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CA ACR133

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rob Bonta

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes May 2014 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in California
  • Commends Asian and Pacific Islander Americans for contributions including building the Transcontinental Railroad, military service, civil rights advocacy, and leadership in business, technology, science, and entertainment
  • Notes that California is home to over 5.8 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (16% of state population) representing diverse ancestries from across Asia and the Pacific Islands
  • Acknowledges historical hardships faced by Asian and Pacific Islander Americans including the Chinese Exclusion Act, Japanese internment, and discriminatory laws
  • Aligns California's recognition with the federal government's official designation of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Legislative Description

May 2014: Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 58, Statutes of 2014.

6/10/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules5/13/2014
Rules4/21/2014

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