Bill Text: CA ACR146 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Cinco de Mayo Week.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 45-20)
Status: (Passed) 2012-06-01 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 41, Statutes of 2012. [ACR146 Detail]
Download: California-2011-ACR146-Chaptered.html
BILL NUMBER: ACR 146 CHAPTERED
BILL TEXT
RESOLUTION CHAPTER 41
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 1, 2012
ADOPTED IN SENATE MAY 29, 2012
ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 7, 2012
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 7, 2012
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Lara
(Coauthors: Assembly Members Achadjian, Alejo, Allen, Ammiano,
Atkins, Beall, Bill Berryhill, Block, Blumenfield, Bonilla, Bradford,
Buchanan, Butler, Charles Calderon, Campos, Carter, Cedillo, Cook,
Davis, Dickinson, Eng, Feuer, Fong, Beth Gaines, Garrick, Gatto,
Gordon, Gorell, Grove, Hagman, Halderman, Harkey, Hayashi, Roger
Hernández, Hill, Huber, Hueso, Jeffries, Jones, Bonnie Lowenthal, Ma,
Mendoza, Miller, Mitchell, Monning, Morrell, Nestande, Nielsen,
Olsen, Pan, Perea, John A. Pérez, V. Manuel Pérez, Silva, Skinner,
Smyth, Solorio, Swanson, Torres, Valadao, Wagner, Wieckowski,
Williams, and Yamada)
APRIL 23, 2012
Relative to Cinco de Mayo Week.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 146, Lara. Cinco de Mayo Week.
This measure would proclaim May 1 through May 7, 2012, as Cinco de
Mayo Week, and would urge all Californians to join in celebrating
Cinco de Mayo.
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 Latinos of California who offered their support
and risked their lives to defend freedom and democracy in both the
United States and Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Since the beginning of the American Civil War, Latinos in
California showed their support for the institutions of freedom and
democracy by joining the forces of the United States Army, Cavalry,
and Navy, risking their lives to defend free institutions; and
WHEREAS, Those who were unable to join the Armed Forces of the
Union, freely offered their support for United States President
Abraham Lincoln; and
WHEREAS, The American Civil War, making it impossible for the
United States to enforce the Monroe Doctrine, provided an opportunity
for the Emperor of the French, Napoléon III, to establish a monarchy
in Mexico, thereby attempting to destroy democratic institutions
that derive their power from the consent of the governed; and
WHEREAS, Latinos, including Californios, also offered their
support and risked their lives in Mexico to defend freedom and
democracy in that country by joining the armed forces of that sister
republic; and
WHEREAS, Those who were unable to travel to Mexico to physically
defend free institutions, freely offered their support to President
Benito Juarez by organizing over 122 Juntas Patrióticas Mejicanas
within California to raise funds that were sent every month from
California to Mexico to defray the costs of war in that country; 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
brave spirit of Latinos from California who defended freedom and
democracy in the United States during the Civil War and in Mexico
during the French Intervention, and the Latino noncombatants who
freely gave their votes and resources to defend free institutions,
and the Latinos of California who fought to defend the freedom of the
United States in every armed conflict since the Spanish American War
to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares May 1 through May 7, 2012,
as Cinco de Mayo Week; and be it further
Resolved, That special mention be made that this year is the 150th
anniversary of the Battle of Puebla; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
