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CA SCR155

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Janet Nguyen

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the meaningful contributions of Latino customs and traditions, particularly the celebration of La Virgen de Guadalupe, to American cultural heritage
  • Recognizes La Virgen de Guadalupe as a significant cultural and religious symbol for Latinos, with origins traced to an appearance to Juan Diego on December 9, 1531
  • Notes that Pope Benedict XIV granted La Virgen de Guadalupe an official feast day on December 12 in 1754, and the observance continues among millions worldwide
  • Acknowledges that over 14 million Latinos live in California among a U.S. Latino population exceeding 55 million, and their cultural contributions span music, arts, sciences, food, business, and trade
  • Encourages celebration of the day of La Virgen de Guadalupe in recognition of its profound cultural significance to the Latino community

Legislative Description

La Virgen de Guadalupe: recognition.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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