CA SR123

Declares September 1, 2024, as Salvadoran American Day in California to recognize the heritage of Salvadoran Americans.

Acknowledges that Salvadoran Americans constitute one of the largest Latino communities nationwide at 2.5 million, with 32 percent residing in California.

Recognizes the economic and cultural contributions of Salvadoran Americans to California's society, education system, and professional and political arenas.

References El Salvador's independence from Spain on September 15, 1821, and notes that September 2024 marks 203 years of independence.