Bill Text: CA ACR108 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: County of Sacramento: 175th anniversary.
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2025-09-23 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 193, Statutes of 2025. [ACR108 Detail]
Download: California-2025-ACR108-Chaptered.html
Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 108
CHAPTER 193
Relative to the 175th anniversary of the County of Sacramento.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
September 23, 2025.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 108, Hoover.
County of Sacramento: 175th anniversary.
This measure would honor the County of Sacramento’s 175th anniversary, commend the county for its rich history, remarkable growth, and ongoing commitment to serving its people, and look forward to its continued success and prosperity.
Digest Key
Fiscal Committee: NOBill Text
WHEREAS, The County of Sacramento was one of the original 27 counties of the State of California, incorporated on February 18, 1850, and celebrated its 175th anniversary, or demisemiseptcentennial, this year; and
WHEREAS, The County of Sacramento’s population in February 1850 was a modest 9,087, and today the population has grown to 1,611,231, reflecting the County of Sacramento’s growth and evolution into one of California’s most vibrant and diverse regions; and
WHEREAS, The County of Sacramento has been at the heart of California’s history, serving as a center for commerce and agriculture during the Gold Rush era, and playing a pivotal role in the development of the state and the nation; and
WHEREAS, Sacramento was the starting point for the Central Pacific Railroad, which, after its completion in May 1869, formed the first transcontinental railroad and opened a major transportation route connecting the east and west coasts of the United States; and
WHEREAS, The County of Sacramento also served as a hub for communication with the arrival of the Pony Express and the introduction of the telegraph, and later played a crucial role in the development of the automobile industry and the construction of roads and bridges; and
WHEREAS, Sacramento’s contributions to aviation began with the establishment of an airfield and pilot training school after World War I, which led to the creation of a thriving aviation industry in the region and the development of the Sacramento County Airport System; and
WHEREAS, The County of Sacramento is home to seven cities, including the Cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento, each contributing to the dynamic and diverse character of the region; and
WHEREAS, The County of Sacramento has been dedicated to providing essential services to its residents since its incorporation in 1850, including health and welfare, criminal justice, municipal services, law enforcement, regional parks, transportation, waste management and recycling, voter registration, and water resources; and
WHEREAS, The County of Sacramento continues to be a responsive, committed part of its residents’ lives, delivering services that are critical to the region’s growth, well-being, and success; and
WHEREAS, The County of Sacramento’s core purpose, “Enriching Communities to Thrive,” drives every aspect of its work, underscoring its commitment to fostering the growth and prosperity of its residents and communities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature honors the County of Sacramento on the occasion of its 175th anniversary and commends the County of Sacramento for its rich history, remarkable growth, and ongoing commitment to serving the people of the County of Sacramento; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature looks forward to the continued success and prosperity of the County of Sacramento as it continues to enrich the lives of its residents and plays an integral role in shaping California’s future for the next 175 years and beyond; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
