Bill Text: CA ACR82 | 2017-2018 | Regular Session | Chaptered

California Assembly Concurrent Resolution 82 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Armed Forces Day.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-22-1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-06-13 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 82, Statutes of 2017. [ACR82 Detail]

Download: California-2017-ACR82-Chaptered.html

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 82

CHAPTER 82

Relative to the Armed Forces.

[ Filed with Secretary of State June 13, 2017. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

ACR 82, Chávez. Armed Forces Day.

This measure would honor and recognize the service and sacrifice made by members of the Armed Forces and their families on the occasion of Armed Forces Day on May 20, 2017.

Fiscal Committee: NO

WHEREAS, Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 in connection with the consolidation of the military services in the United States Department of Defense; and

WHEREAS, The purpose of Armed Forces Day is to honor the men and women who are serving in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, including the National Guard and Reserve components; and

WHEREAS, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May, which this year is May 20, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces have performed tremendous service on behalf of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces have been injured and killed in operations to bring peace and stability in the name of democracy; and

WHEREAS, All Americans appreciate the sacrifices of those who bravely serve our country, and acknowledge those businesses and employers that accommodate those service people who are called abroad to defend their nation; and

WHEREAS, All Americans express their recognition and gratitude for members of the Armed Forces at home and abroad; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature, on the occasion of Armed Forces Day 2017:

(1) Honors and recognizes the service and sacrifice that members of the Armed Forces and their families gave, and continue to give, to the United States.

(2) Remains committed to supporting the members of the Armed Forces and their families.

(3) Encourages Americans to show their support and appreciation for members of the Armed Forces on Armed Forces Day.

(4) Commends the actions of private citizens and organizations who volunteer to support America’s wounded warriors.

(5) Expresses the gratitude of the American people to the members of the Armed Forces for their service on behalf of the United States; and be it further

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