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CA SB806

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Andy Vidak

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the Veterans' Home of California in Fresno County as the Dr. Charlie Waters Memorial Veterans' Home.
  • Recognizes Dr. Charlie Waters' service as a United States Marine Corps member from 1951 to 1958, including 13 months of combat in Korea.
  • Acknowledges Dr. Waters' critical role in establishing the Fresno veterans' home through legislative testimony and advocacy, along with contributions from Chuck Parnell and George Sinopoli.
  • Notes that the Fresno veterans' home opened on October 18, 2013, and includes a bronze bust of Dr. Waters unveiled on September 3, 2014.
  • Honors Dr. Waters' death on September 3, 2015, and his continued advocacy for veteran housing and services during his battle with cancer.

Legislative Description

Dr. Charlie Waters Memorial Veterans' Home.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs1/28/2016
Rules1/4/2016

Full Bill Text

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