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CA SCR135

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

8/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Cannella

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Declares June 10, 2018, as Portugal Day to celebrate Portuguese national heritage in California

  • Commemorates the death of Portuguese literary icon Luís Vaz de Camões on June 10, 1580, and honors Portuguese contributions to California and the United States

  • Recognizes Portuguese explorer João Rodrigues Cabrillo's 1542 exploration of San Diego Bay as the first European exploration of California

  • Notes that over 350,000 Portuguese Americans reside in California and have contributed significantly to agriculture, business, and public service

  • Acknowledges Prime Minister Antonio Costa's visit to California from June 11-14, 2018, to celebrate Portuguese Day with Portuguese-American communities and discuss trade and economic cooperation

Legislative Description

Portugal Day.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 133, Statutes of 2018.

8/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/18/2018
Rules4/25/2018

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