SR 105
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2024-08-09
Current Status:
Failed
(2024-08-08: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 5017.))
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This Senate resolution commemorates Pakistani‑American relations and asks Californians to celebrate the friendly ties between the United States and Pakistan. It recognizes Pakistani Americans' contributions in fields like business, technology, medicine, education, the arts, and government, and encourages support for their access to resources and participation in civic life.
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WHEREAS, Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947, and has fostered a close relationship with the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Pakistans history of sovereign independence was a great step forward for the cause of freedom and the countrys history has inspired, supported, and assisted nations around the world in their pursuit of liberty, justice, democracy, and equality; and
WHEREAS, With diligence, fortitude, and an enduring belief in the American dream, Pakistani immigrants have helped to turn emergent areas within the State of California into thriving and respectable communities, while raising their children to be productive Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as well as other areas; and
WHEREAS, There remains much to be done to ensure that Pakistani Americans have access to resources, have a voice in the United States government, and continue to advance in the political landscape of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Pakistani-American relations provides the people of California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate hereby commemorates Pakistani-American relations, and urges all Californians to join in celebrating the friendly relations between these two nations; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947, and has fostered a close relationship with the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Pakistans history of sovereign independence was a great step forward for the cause of freedom and the countrys history has inspired, supported, and assisted nations around the world in their pursuit of liberty, justice, democracy, and equality; and
WHEREAS, With diligence, fortitude, and an enduring belief in the American dream, Pakistani immigrants have helped to turn emergent areas within the State of California into thriving and respectable communities, while raising their children to be productive Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as well as other areas; and
WHEREAS, There remains much to be done to ensure that Pakistani Americans have access to resources, have a voice in the United States government, and continue to advance in the political landscape of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Pakistani-American relations provides the people of California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate hereby commemorates Pakistani-American relations, and urges all Californians to join in celebrating the friendly relations between these two nations; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Aug 8, 2024 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 5017.) |
| Aug 7, 2024 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Aug 8, 2024 | Senate 3rd Reading SR105 Newman | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 105
Author: Newman (D)
Introduced: 8/5/24
SUBJECT: Pakistani-American Relations
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution commemorates Pakistani-American relations, and urges all Californians to join in celebrating the friendly relations between these two nations.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947, and has fostered a close relationship with the United States of America. Pakistan’s history of sovereign independence was a great step forward for the cause of freedom and the country’s history has inspired, supported, and assisted nations around the world in their pursuit of liberty, justice, democracy, and equality.
- Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as well as other areas.
- Celebrating Pakistani-American relations provides the people of California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans.
- As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic and cultural diversity.
This resolution commemorates Pakistani-American relations, and urges all Californians to join in celebrating the friendly relations between these two nations.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 8/7/24)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/7/24)
None received
Prepared by: Aizenia Randhawa / SFA / (916) 651-1520
8/7/24 17:59:31
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