Bill Text: CA ACR139 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Cinco de Mayo Week.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-03-04 - Referred to Com. on RULES. [ACR139 Detail]
Download: California-2009-ACR139-Introduced.html
BILL NUMBER: ACR 139 INTRODUCED
BILL TEXT
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Coto
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Relative to Cinco de Mayo Week.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 139, as introduced, Coto. Cinco de Mayo Week.
This measure would proclaim May 2 through May 8, 2010, as Cinco de
Mayo Week, and would urge all Californians to join in celebrating
Cinco de Mayo.
Fiscal committee: no.
WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is memorialized as a
significant date in the history of California and Mexico in
recognition of the courage of the Mexican people, who defeated a
better trained and equipped army at the "Batalla de Puebla"; and
WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo serves to remind us that the foundation of
any nation and our state is in its people, in their spirit and
courage in the face of adversity, in the strength of their drive to
achieve self-determination, and in their willingness to sacrifice
even life itself in the pursuit of freedom and liberty; and
WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo offers an opportunity to reflect on the
courage and achievements not only of the Mexican forces at Puebla,
but also on the courage and achievements of Latinos here in
California; and
WHEREAS, Achievements by Latinos in America and California include
contributions to all facets of our community; and
WHEREAS, Latino voters continue to go to the polls in record
numbers and influence the entrance of newly elected Latino public
officials in both the Democratic and Republican parties and issues
ranging from affordable housing, investing in our children, ensuring
that higher education is affordable and accessible, creating good
paying jobs for working families, and improving the overall quality
of life for all Californians; and
WHEREAS, California's Latinos have contributed to our culture and
society through their many achievements in music, food, dance,
poetry, literature, architecture, entertainment, sports, and across a
broad spectrum of artistic expression; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, the Latino Caucus saw a need to recognize and
honor distinguished Latinos for their contributions and dedication to
California and the United States' economy and cultural life with the
annual Latino Spirit Awards. These recipients are outstanding
individuals who have greatly contributed to the wonderful music,
poetry, literature, journalism, and entertainment of California, the
United States, and the world; and
WHEREAS, Latinos in California have challenged the frontiers of
social and economic justice, thereby improving the working conditions
and lives of countless Californians; and
WHEREAS, Latino entrepreneurs in the United States are the fastest
growing group of business owners in our economy; now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature urges all Californians to
join in celebrating Cinco de Mayo, the historic day to honor the
valiant spirit of the brave Mexicanos who defended the town of Puebla
against the French invaders, to honor the Mexican Americans of today
who have fought, died, and lived to protect the freedom of the
United States; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares May 2 through May 8, 2010,
as Cinco de Mayo Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
