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CA SCR74

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

Marty Block

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Declares May 2010 as "Senior Volunteer Month" in California to honor senior volunteers' contributions
  • Recognizes senior volunteers' work in serving meals, assisting seniors, preventing elder abuse, and providing health care, legal, and transportation services
  • Cites 1999 national data showing seniors volunteered approximately 5.5 billion hours annually valued at $71.2 billion, with 81 percent of those over 75 volunteering when asked
  • References 2005 White House Conference on Aging resolutions to develop national strategies for expanding volunteer opportunities and civic engagement for seniors
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution

Legislative Description

Senior Volunteer Month.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 21, Statutes of 2010.

5/21/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules2/17/2010

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