Bill Text: CA ACR27 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Amended

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Bill Title: Cinco de Mayo Week.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 51-14)

Status: (Passed) 2011-09-22 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 98, Statutes of 2011. [ACR27 Detail]

Download: California-2011-ACR27-Amended.html

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BILL NUMBER: ACR 27	AMENDED
	BILL TEXT

	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  MAY 9, 2011

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Mendoza
    (   Coauthors:   Assembly Members 
 Achadjian,   Alejo,   Allen,  
Ammiano,   Atkins,   Beall,   Bill
Berryhill,   Block,   Blumenfield,  
Bonilla,   Bradford,   Brownley,  
Buchanan,   Charles Calderon,   Campos,  
Carter,   Cedillo,   Chesbro,   Conway,
  Cook,   Davis,   Dickinson,  
Eng,   Feuer,   Fong,   Fuentes, 
 Furutani,   Galgiani,   Gatto,  
Gordon,  Grove,   Hagman,   Hall, 
 Harkey,   Hayashi,   Roger Hernández, 
 Hill,   Huber,   Hueso,   Jeffries,
  Jones,   Lara,   Logue,  
Bonnie Lowenthal,   Ma,  Mitchell,  
Monning,   Nestande,   Nielsen,   Olsen,
  Pan,   Perea,   John A. Pérez, 
 V. Manuel Pérez,   Portantino,   Skinner,
  Solorio,   Swanson,   Torres,  
Valadao,   Wagner,   Wieckowski,  
Williams,   and Yamada   ) 

                        FEBRUARY 18, 2011

   Relative to Cinco de Mayo Week.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 27, as amended, Mendoza. Cinco de Mayo Week.
   This measure would proclaim May 2 through May 9, 2011, 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 9, 2011,
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.