Bill Text: CA ACR181 | 2019-2020 | Regular Session | Introduced

California Assembly Concurrent Resolution 181 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Interfaith Awareness Week.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2020-03-16 - In Senate. To Com. on RLS. [ACR181 Detail]

Download: California-2019-ACR181-Introduced.html

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2019–2020 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Concurrent Resolution

No. 181

Introduced by Assembly Member Reyes

March 02, 2020

Relative to Interfaith Awareness Week.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

ACR 181, as introduced, Reyes. Interfaith Awareness Week.

This measure would proclaim the second week of March each year as Interfaith Awareness Week to celebrate the rich culture, community benefit, and spirit of interfaith dialogue and interfaith associations, and also celebrate individuals from all faiths who have supported and enhanced their communities across the state.

Fiscal Committee: NO

WHEREAS, The State of California is one of the most religiously diverse states in the nation; and

WHEREAS, California remains a prime example of the power and benefits of supporting diversity and the multitude of perspectives that come from it; and

WHEREAS, Bringing awareness to the various interfaith groups will help promote inclusivity; and

WHEREAS, There are hundreds of interfaith associations and coalitions across California whose mission is to actively support and respect individuals from all faiths, cultures, creeds, and races in order to learn; and

WHEREAS, Supporting interfaith activity can bolster civil service amongst localities in California; and

WHEREAS, A culture of dialogue and interfaith cooperation enriches communities across California and beyond; and

WHEREAS, California will uphold the belief of equal religious and spiritual opportunity and will defend human rights that belong to all citizens; and

WHEREAS, Interfaith dialogs and events help support other service-oriented organizations centered in community development and social justice; and

WHEREAS, There are multiple cities and counties within California that celebrate Interfaith Awareness Week; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations, after recognizing the significance of interfaith dialogue compared to general dialogues relating to race and politics, established a World Interfaith Harmony Week; and

WHEREAS, Reports collected by the American Civil Liberties Union, local police departments, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and other organizations focused on civil liberties all indicate a rise in hate crimes towards religious minorities across the United States; and

WHEREAS, The need to support all religious groups and to encourage a culture of support amongst religious groups is more important now than ever; and

WHEREAS, The number of people in religious minorities will only continue to grow; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the second week of March each year as Interfaith Awareness Week; and be it further

Resolved, That Interfaith Awareness Week celebrates the rich culture, community benefit, and spirit of interfaith dialogue and interfaith associations, and also celebrates individuals from all faiths who have supported and enhanced their communities across the state; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.