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CA ACR160

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Beth Gaines

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the 45th anniversary of Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrating family, community, and culture created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga
  • Proclaims December 26 through January 1 each year as "Kwanzaa Week" in California
  • Acknowledges the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles): Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith)
  • Designates Kwanzaa as a cultural, non-religious holiday that emphasizes African heritage, history, and communitarian values

Legislative Description

Kwanzaa.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 130, Statutes of 2012.

9/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/18/2012

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