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Quorum is present. Senators, we will begin our session right now. If we can return to our desk or take our conversations off the floor. With the members or guests beyond the rail, please stand up. We will be led in prayer today by our sister, Michelle Gorman, after which, please remain standing for the pledge of allegiance.

As we pray today, let's consider we may be like the little cricket in Mary Oliver's poem, "Song of the Builders." "On a summer morning, I sat down on a hillside to think about God. A worthy pastime. Near me, I saw a single cricket. It was moving the grains of the hillside this way and that way.

How great was its energy, how humble its effort. Let us hope it will always be like this, each of us going on in our inexplicable ways, building the universe." Loving and expanse of God, may our work be a hymn of gratitude to the mystery of your presence and our creativity.

As we go about our ordinary work in extraordinary ways, we ask this in your name. Amen.

Please join me in the pledge of allegiance. [Pledge of Allegiance]. Senators, I'd like to acknowledge a special guest we have in the gallery today. Joining us today, we have Gary Hardy Junior, a board member of the Lynwood United School District Board of Education. If we can welcome him and give him a round of applause.

Welcome to the State Senate. Messages from the Governor would deem red, and messages from the Assembly would be deemed read. Reports of the committee would be deemed read, and amendments adopted. We're going to take a pause because I'm going too fast.

Without objection, we're going to jump around a little bit and go into the consideration of the daily file. Under second reading file, we have items one through 13. Secretary, please read.

Assembly Bill 1779,1802,1960,2943, 3209, Senate Concurrent Resolution 14.

Second reading will be deemed read. We have three items under governor's appointment, items 15, 16 and 17. We are not ready, so we're going to take another pause. We are coming back to Governor's appointments. Senator Grove, are you prepared for three items in front of us? We're going to start off with -

Yes, Madam President.

Thank you, Senator. Secretary- Senator Grove, you may begin on file item 15. Senators, we are back. We are back live. Senator Grove.

Thank you, Madam President. Colleagues, the file item 15 is a confirmation of Sarah Brooks for appointment to Chief Deputy Director of Health Care Programs. At the Department of Health Care Services, Miss Brooks has served in a number of senior roles. At the Department of Healthcare Services, devoting her career to improvement of health and care, healthcare delivery, system in the health care and healthcare quality. She is approved by the Rules Committee on June 12 on a 5-0 vote. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.

I am seeing no microphones up for file item 15. Secretary, please call the roll.

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Ayes, 39: Nos, 0. The appointment is confirmed. Senator Grove is prepared. Please begin on file item 16.

Thank you, Madam President. Colleagues, file item 16 is a confirmation of Mike Mcguire. No relation to Senate pro tem or, excuse me, Sean Mcguire. No relationship to Senator pro tem Mike Mcguire for the appointment of State Water Resources Control Board.

He first joined the board in 2018 and serves in the slot as engineer experience with sanitary engineering water quality. He was approved at the Rules Committee on June 12 at a 5-0 vote. Respectfully asked for an aye vote.

Seeing no further discussion or debate. Secretary, please call the roll.

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Ayes, 39: Nos, 0. The appointment is confirmed. Senator Grove, your last item, file item 17. Please proceed.

Thank you, Madam President. File item 17, colleagues, is the confirmation of Harjinder Shergill-Chima to the appointment of the Director of California State Lottery. Prior to his role. Prior to this role, he'd been serving as the Lottery's Chief Deputy Director since 2019.

He was confirmed on a unanimous vote with the Rules Committee on July or, excuse me, June 19. Respectfully asked for an aye vote.

Secretary, please call the roll.

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Ayes, 39: Nos, 0. The confirmation is approved. Senator Grove, for what purpose do you rise?

Just my deepest apologies. Miss Harjender is a female, not a male, and I referenced this gender incorrectly, and I apologize.

Thank you, Senator Grove. Senators, we're moving on to Assembly third reading. We have three items:136, 144, and 165. But we're going to start with file item 144. Senator Glazer is prepared. Secretary, please read.

Assembly Bill 2813 by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry, in act relating to government finance and declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately.

Senator Glazer?

Madam President, Members, this Bill is a companion measure to ACA 10, which this body passed just last week. It further defines the accountability and reporting provisions in ACA one and adds more guardrails by prohibiting the acquisition of existing housing with ACA one funds. This Bill will only become operative if ACA one is approved by voters in November.

It builds upon our efforts to increase oversight and accountability under ACA. It's a pitch for good governance and responsible fiscal policy. And with that, I respectfully ask for your I vote today.

I am seeing no discussion or debate on this item. This is. This has the urgency clause. It needs 27 votes. Secretary, please call the roll.

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On the urgency ayes 31 no's 8 measure passes. Now moving back to file item 136. Senator Skinner is prepared.

Assembly Bill 2157 by assemblymember Banta and act relating to local finance and declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately.

Secretary, please read.

Senator Skinner.

Senator. Thank you, madam President. Members, I am presenting AB 2157 on behalf of Assemblymember Bonta. It is a district Bill that will allow the of Alameda Healthcare district to secure financing for the seismic safety work that is required at Alameda Hospital.

And Alameda Hospital is the only hospital in the City of Alameda which is an island, and it is licensed as a General acute care hospital. Any temporary closure of that hospital or reduction of service can be devastating to the residents of the island of Alameda.

2157 provides an avenue for the district to obtain a lower interest loan for the hospital to meet the 2030 earthquake standards. The Bill has no opposition, and I ask for your aye vote, as well as immediate transmittal to the Assembly if it passes.

Thank you, Senator. This item also has an urgency clause. I see no discussion or debate. Secretary, please call the roll.

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That's 40 to zero on the urgency, 40 to zero on the measure. Members, we're next. Turning to file item 165, this is ACR 126 by Assemblymember Patterson.

Assembly concurrent Resolution 126 by Assembly Member Joe Patterson, relative to the Sergeant Nicole Gee. United States Marine Corps Memorial Highway.

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May we always remember the sacrifices of our military Members and their families that they make for our freedom. I ask for an aye vote on ACR 126.

Senator Niello presenting for Assemblymember Patterson. Sir, the floor is yours.

Thank you, Mister President.

Members, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 126 honors the life and memory of Sergeant Nicole Gee. A constituent of mine and Assembly Member Patterson's from Roseville. This is being done by designating a portion of California Interstate 80 as the United States Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole G. Memorial highway.

Now, the term rock star is used to describe a person of particular character, passion for life and accomplishments. Nicole Gee. Was very young, but she was a rock star. After graduating from Oakmont High School in Roseville in 2016, Nicole enlisted in the Marine Corps.

In 2017, she was deployed to Afghanistan where she facilitated evacuation support for Afghan women and children. I need to read, if you will, some of her military awards and accomplishments. Keep in mind, this was a very young lady.

Her military awards and accomplishments include the Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, NATO Medal, Expert rifle qualification, third award, becoming a black belt martial arts instructor, setting weightlifting records at Ahmad Al Jabr airbase, and achieving perfect scores in combat fitness tests.

Unfortunately, in August of 2021, Nicole tragically lost her life in a suicide attack along with 12 other service Members. Just three weeks before her death, she had been promoted to Sargent due to her obvious outstanding work. Less than a week prior to the attack, Nicole made a social media post, holding and caring for an Afghan infant.

I love my job. Nicole's actions, along with those of other servicemen and women involved in screening female evacuees, saved over 124,000 lives during America's largest airlift operation. We hold a special place in our hearts for Nicole, remembering the joy she brought to everyone she knew and the light she was to others worldwide.

My friend and colleague, Assemblyman Patterson, made this presentation on the Assembly floor a week or two ago, and her whole family was there to witness it. It was quite moving, especially because they were there. Her legacy will live on, inspiring us to cherish the liberties we enjoy today.

Thank you, Senator Nilos. Senator Menjavar. Please give her attention, Members.

Thank you, Mister President. I do ask if we could take conversations off the floor. If you didn't know. The Marine Corps has the smallest percentage of women compared to every other branch. There are only 10% of women who joined the Marine Corps. The motto in the Marine Corps is, the few, the proud women.

We say, the fewer, the prouder. Because not a lot of us join. There's a group, a Facebook group of female Marines as old as 80 to as young as 18 years old. And we share all our experiences in this Facebook group, regardless if we met in person or not.

Probably a couple days before Sergeant Gee passed away, they posted a photo of her I escorting individuals from Kabul airport. And in that photo, they had her. They posted it. And unfortunately, the comments that were placed on there weren't positive. It was just an example of some of the treatment, the objectification of women in the military.

And this was just days before she passed away. And then we found out that she passed away. And in a couple of days, it went from objectification to she's a hero and so forth. As a female service Member, that change always happens. It's constantly there.

And it was even more frustrating for us female Marines when we saw that, because we know what that felt like. This group, we created a GoFundMe page and we contributed to this Fund to get all her family Members from across the United States to be able to attend her funeral.

The death of 24 year old Sergeant Nicole G really hit me at home because she was from California.

I'm so thankful for the Assembly Member to acknowledge our fallen hero that along on my way to Placerville to one of my favorite lakes, I will see her name memorialized in the State of California because she was a hero and she was so young when she was taken. You heard her last post of I love my job.

She had four years in the Marine Corps, and that's the feeling we all have when we put on that uniform.

When they passed away, her and the 12 other service Members, my district, well before I was a Senator, we held a special horse memorial ride where 13 of us did a horse ride with American flags draped over the horses for every single service Member that passed away, because it was literally the last day we were ending the war.

They had plans made, and the story is that her vehicle was in the parking lot of the barracks. And I saw my fellow marine sisters share posts on Facebook of the Car is still there in the parking lot, but she would never come back.

There was another female marine that perished in that tragedy as well, two out of the 13. So thank you so much for bringing this up. And I pulled it from consent because I thought my sister in arms deserved to have her story told on the Senate Floor. Respectfully asking for an aye vote.

Thank you. Senator Menjavar, any further discussion or debate on this resolution? Seeing none, it is eligible for a unanimous roll call. Seeing no objections. Excuse me, Senator Niello, would you like to close?

Yes, I'd just like to point out that my friend and colleague from Rockland, Assemblyman Patterson is here with me as I was with him the other day. And thank you very much for the comments from my colleague from San Fernando Valley. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, Senator Niello, Assemblymen, thank you for joining us on our floor. Without objection, Members eyes 40. No, zero. The resolution is adopted.

Moving on to our final item on Assembly. No, we just finished assembly third reading. We are now on the consent calendar. We have items 192 through 194. Would anyone like to pull something? Senator Dodd?

Thank you, Madam Pro tem. At the request of the author please remove AB 1505.

This is.

Am I in the wrong spot here?

Okay, you can do it. Yes, go ahead.

After the author, please remove AB 1505, which is file item number 184 from the first day consent calendar.

As you were, Senator.

The desk will note. Senator Wiener.

Thank you, Madam President. At the request of the author please remove AB 2867 file item eight from the consent calendar.

The desk is noted.

The desk is noted.

And then in addition I'd like to ask that AB 1465 file item a 11 be removed from inactive. At the request of the author.

See nothing further. Secretary, please read consent calendar.

Assembly Bill 1854,1982.2521.

Secretary, please call the roll on the first item.

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Ayes 40 no, zero. Consent calendar is adopted. We are moving back to motions and resolutions. Under motions and resolutions, Senator Newman? Under motions and resolutions, Senator Newman, you're recognized.

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Thank you, Madam President. Members, I move to suspend joint rule 10.5 as it relates to Assembly Bill 247.

The desk is noted. Senator Jones.

President, this Bill is tagged fiscal by a legislative Council and could authorize up to $10 billion in spending and should be absolutely heard in the Appropriations Committee. As the Vice Chair of appropriations, I would ask for it to go to appropriations.

Senator, this motion is not debatable. Senator Jones is asking for a no vote. Senator Newman is asking for an aye vote. Secretary, please call the roll.

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Ayes 32 no's 8 motion passes. Joint rules are suspended. Majority leader, you're recognized.

Thank you. Members, I move joint rule 62 a to be waived for the following committees to meet and hear bills and subject matter without sufficient notice in the Senate daily file one elections and constitutional amendments Committee to hear AB 1440. Today, July 1, 2024.

Two natural resources and Water and Environmental quality committees to meet for an informational hearing on July 22024. Three Judiciary Committee time change from 09:30 a.m. to 08:00 a.m. on July 22024 and for all committees currently noticed in the Senate, daily file for Wednesday, July 3, 2024 will begin at 09:00 a.m. Senator Jones, you're recognized.

Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, we've been in session now for six months, and we've had plenty of time to process these types of bills over the years.

There's no reason that these bills were dumped in our lap at the last minute and asking for debate and for debate to be held and suspended for these amendments and to be heard in.

Senator, this item is also not. This motion is also not debatable.

I understand that, but we have plenty of opportunities to extend rules against this house, and I'm asking that we have a no vote on this this motion, and that the body.

Senator Jones for a no vote. Majority leader is asking for an Aye vote. Secretary, please call the roll. Is there any objection to utilizing the previously roll call? We're asking for a roll call. Secretary, please call the roll.

Majority leader is asking for an Aye vote. Secretary, please call the roll. Is there any objection to utilizing the previously roll call? We're asking for a roll call. Secretary, please call the roll.

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Ayes 32. Noes eight. Motion carries. Joint rules are suspended. Senator Blakespeare, you're recognized.

Thank you. Members. I move to suspend joint rule 10.5 as it relates to Assembly Bill 440.

Senator Jones, you're recognized.

Thank you, madam President.

Assembly Bill 440 has been tagged fiscal by the legislative analysts that ask for a no vote on this motion.

Senator Jones is asking for a no vote. Senator Blakesbury is asking for an aye vote. Any objection to utilizing the previous roll eyes 32 nos. Eight motion passes. Joint rules are suspended, Members. Without objection, Assembly Bill 1272 will be returned to the Assembly.

Thank you. Elections and constitutional amendments Committee shall meet upon adjournment in room 1200.

Thank you. Senator Alvarado Hill.

Without objection, the Senate journals for June 24.2024 through June 27,2024 will be approved as corrected by the minute Clerk. No further items under motions, resolutions and notices. We are moving back to Committee announcements. Committee announcements. Senator Blakespear.

Elections and constitutional amendments Committee shall meet upon adjournment in room 1200. Thank you.

Senator Alvarado Gil.

And we have ping pong. Back to motions and resolutions. This is the time for adjourning memories. We have three adjourning memories. Senators, this is a time to listen to our colleagues as they will honor loved ones. Senator Durazo, you are first.

Senate Committee on Human Services will mee upon adjournment in room 2200

Back to motions and resolutions. This is the time for adjourning memories. We have three adjourning memories. Senators, this is a time to listen to our colleagues as they will honor loved ones. Senator Durazzo, you are first.

Thank you, Madam President. Colleagues, it is with pride that I ask we adjourn in the memory of NBA legend Mister Jerry West. The story of the NBA would not have existed without Mister West's grace and passionate presence helping guide the major eras of the sport.

His basketball journey began in humble beginnings, growing up in West Virginia in the 1950s, where his love for the game drove him to constantly practice with the makeshift hoop nailed to a storage shed.

He was a star at East Bank High School, leading his team to the 1956 state championship and becoming one of the best West Virginia high school players of his generation.

With several all state, All American and state player of the year honors, West's mid range jump shot became his trademark and he often used it to score while under pressure from opposing defenses as one of the game's first lockdown shooters.

After high school, he stayed local and attended West Virginia University where his prolific scoring profile transitioned seamlessly to the college ranks collegiate ranks again, earning several All American, first team, all Southern Conference and tournament MVP honors. As of 2011, he still held 2012 WVU all time records.

After his junior year, Mister West was named to the US Pan American Games basketball team, helping the team win the gold medal. He also co captained the 1960s US men's basketball Olympic gold winning team with Oscar Robertson.

His prolific college career led Mister west to being selected second overall by the then Minneapolis Lakers in 1960, where he served a pivotal role when the franchise relocated to Los Angeles shortly thereafter.

Before the 1960/61 season, teaming up with fellow Laker grades Elgin Baylor and Will Chamberlain, one of the first LA sports superstars, he became known as Mister clutch.

He shined in the brightest in the postseason, leading the playoff in scoring four times, including when he averaged 40 points in 1965.14 time All Star, 12 time All NBA selection and helped lead the Lakers to nine NBA Finals and recognized as the only player in NBA history to win the MVP for the losing team in the championship series in 1969, winning the title in 1972 before he retired in 74.

His playing career highlights earned Mister West his second election to the Basketball hall of Fame in 1980, as well as selections to the NBA 35th anniversary team.

One of the 50 greatest players in NBA history in 1996, his silhouette also served as the basis for the NBA logo adopted in 1969 post playing career, Mister West served as a Lakers coach for three seasons before transitioning to what would become one of the most influential executive careers in the league's storied history.

He was General manager from 79 to 2000, and in that time he was instrumental in the building of some of the most dominant eras of Lakers basketball. He helped build the five time champion 1980s Showtime Lakers with greats like Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Coach Riley.

His eye for talent helped him identify the stars for the purple and gold when he signed All Star center Shaquille O'Neal to pair with a young Kobe Bryant for a strong Lakers team coached by the Zen master Phil Jackson.

Despite Mister west having departed at the end of the 99/2000 season after winning his 6th championship as a Lakers Executive, he laid the foundation of this next dominant Lakers run with a 2000/2002 3 peat.

After a brief stint with the Memphis Grizzlies and retirement, Mister West could not leave for long when he was asked to join the Golden State warriors Executive board.

During his time in the Bay Area, his basketball genius contributed to drafting the best shooting back court ever, Stephen Curry and Clay Thompson to pair with other stars Draymond Green and Kevin Durant for the incredible warriors team, a recent memory that captured four titles with Mister West winning his 7th and 8th titles as an executive. Leading up to his passing, Mister West sharing his insight in a consultant role for the new era Los Angeles Clippers.

He will be indicted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball hall of Fame for a third time for his work as an Executive, making him the first to be elected as a player and an Executive. He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.

Despite all of his success, a humble and centered figure, he was never one for the spotlight his greatness brought. He was never known to. He was known to never want to watch the games publicly.

I mention all of the success that he has contributed because I believe Mister West would have wanted to share in his success with his fellow player colleagues in the league.

Despite being a prominent figure in the game's history, he was quoted most recently as wanting to have been remembered for being a nice guy, someone that loved the game of basketball, appreciated all it gave him and he gave it all he could until his last days.

He is survived by his widow, Christine, five sons, David, Mark, Michael, Brian and Johnny, an extended community of loved ones, the NBA and a legion of basketball fans. Rest in peace, Mister West.

Thank you, Senator. Please bring Mister West's name forward so that he may be properly memorialized in the journal. Senator Dodd.

Madam President, Members, today I'm honored beyond belief, frankly, to adjourn in the memory of, in my mind, the greatest player of all time, Willie Mays, otherwise known as the say hey kid, who passed away at the age of 93.

With his incredible talent, unwavering dedication, and boundless charisma, Mays left his mark on baseball, and he captured the hearts and minds of so many. Mays began his playing career in the negro leagues for the Birmingham Barons of Alabama at the young age of 17.

He was later signed to play baseball for the then New York Giants and Later San Francisco Giants. He then played 21 seasons of baseball while also serving his country in the army in 1952 and 1953.

And Mays was more than a typical ballplayer, as he was considered one of the best due to his ability to hit for power, hit for average, run field throw like no other. He was also known for his smooth basket style catches, which became his signature play. During the course of his playing career, he hit 660 home runs.

And remember, he wasn't there for two of the years because he was serving our country. He was named the most valuable player twice, winning the rookie of the year award and winning an astounding 12 Golden Gloves. Willie Mays was an amazing baseball player, but even a better individual, inspiring so many to play the game he loved dearly.

He certainly broke barriers and inspired count countless young athletes, showing them with talent and perseverance, anything is possible. His humility, his sportsmanship and love for the game endeared him to fans and fellow players alike. His contributions to the sport will be cherished for years to come.

Please join me in a journey in the memory of the late, great Willie Mays.

Senator Becker, you're recognized.

Thank you. I also rise on this journey of memory. As a lifelong baseball fan, I'm deeply honored to join in this for the great Willie Mays, and I do mean great. Ted Williams said that the all star game was invented for Willie Mays, and people would expect miracles.

I saw a quote from Reggie Jackson where he said, if Willie came to the bat and the score is five nothing, you expect him to hit a five run home run. I'm also proud to say he was a constituent of mine.

For the last four decades of his life, he lived in Atherton, a conference room in the library. It was dedicated to him, and every Halloween he would hand out baseballs to trick or treaters himself.

He was honored as a history maker in the San Mateo County Historical Association, and they noted that he was being honored for using his fame as one of the greatest athletes ever to help others in charitable and volunteer endeavors. Many don't know about this part of his legacy.

His Say hey foundation is dedicated to fulfilling his dream of giving every child a chance by offering unprivileged youth positive opportunities and safer communities. The foundation has assisted schools, homeless programs, little league teams, college baseball teams, scholarship programs, violence prevention programs, and boys and girls clubs. He was a volunteer for the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.

He would personally visit and inspire prisoners within the jail. Yes, Willie is one of the greatest players ever. He set new standards for excellence, as my colleague from Napa mentioned. But he's also a legend off the field, using his gifts as a human being in community as naturally as his athletic gifts the field.

We're blessed to have him with us for 93 years, and I join my colleague. I hope you all join us in joining the Senate in his memory.

Senator Lair, you're recognized.

Thank you, Madam President. I rise to join my colleagues in memory of Willie Mays. And for those of us that came of age when he was a player, he was just an integral part of our childhood.

And I had the misfortune, since the Giants and the Dodgers came to the west coast when I was eight to have already committed to my father's Chicago Cubs. That made for a very difficult time attending games in San Francisco. And yet my dad took me to see Willie Mays in Seal Stadium.

He took me to see him in Candlestick park. And for a Cubs fan, you might be ahead in part of the game. And you knew that announcer would intone the batter, number 24, Willie Mays. And Argus was cooked. It generally meant that the game would turn.

But there was one time I got to be on the same side. And the Senator from San Mateo mentioned his all Star games while my dad and his best friend and his son, my best friend, scored four tickets to the 1961 All Star game at Candlestick park.

This is where Candlestick was being shown off to the rest of the nation as a brand new park. And it's the game that was known because reliever Stu Miller was supposedly blown off the mound in the winds of the late innings at Candlestick park.

And the great thing was, there were two players that day that had five bats for the national Maury wills from the Senator from Los Angeles, a hometown team, and Willie Mays. And it was a one run game.

And Willie Mays knocked a run in and scored a run and arguably made the difference in the outcome of that game. Just who he was. He was everything else. That was said as a gentleman, a community Member, an unbelievable person. But he was just one of the best baseball players.

And if you were going to a game where he played, you were never disappointed.

Thank you, Senator Laird, Senator Dodd, please bring your sports hero's name forward so that we may properly memorize him. Our last AIM of the day is going to be Senator Rubio.

Thank you, Madam President. Ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, today I rise to adjourn in memory of Daniel, otherwise known as Dan Spadaro, a resident of Rosemead who passed away at the age of 90 surrounded by family.

To the children of Rosemead and all over the Sangria Valley, Dan and his family brought so much joy during the holiday seasons, especially the December festivities were established because of him. He would have a tradition where he would decorate a castle. So it's known as Christmas Castle. For over 50 years, Dan decorated Christmas castle with different themes.

One year, it was the old woman who lived in a shoe. Another year, focusing on the merry go round, bringing joy and excitement to the community. When he started his tradition, Dan was a truck driver from Mattel.

He was able to gather all the extra toys that were left and share them with the children who needed it the most. He was known to some as Santa for the City of Rosemead.

Dan cared deeply for his community, and in return, the community came together and decorated his home when he could no longer physically do so himself. After his wife, misses Marie, passed away, the Rosemead Beautification Committee created a holiday decorating contest, and the grand prize winner would receive the Merry Spadaro Christmas Castle award.

This year, the City of Rosemead will be giving out again the same recognition, except that now it was named Dan and Marie Spadaro Christmas Castle award to honor both of them that did so much for Rosemead and so many families that needed toys during the holiday season. Please join me in a journey in memory of Dan Spadaro.

Thank you.

Thank you, Senator. Please bring Dan's name forward so that he may be properly memorialized. If there is no other business. Senator Grove, the desk is clear.

Thank you, Madam President. Colleagues, sadly, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 is scheduled floor session. The next scheduled floor session will go very late at night from what I understand, and it's upon the call of the Senate pro Tem.

The Senate will be in recess until 03:30 p.m. at which time the adjournment motion will be made. We will reconvene Wednesday, July 3, upon the call of the President pro Tem. May the odds be ever in your favor.