Bill Text: CA SCR99 | 2021-2022 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 52-22-1)
Status: (Passed) 2022-05-27 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 62, Statutes of 2022. [SCR99 Detail]
Download: California-2021-SCR99-Chaptered.html
Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. 99
CHAPTER 62
Relative to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
May 27, 2022.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 99, Ochoa Bogh.
Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day.
This measure would declare April 28, 2022, as Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, and would recognize the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace and commend all participants of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day.
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WHEREAS, The Take Our Daughters To Work program was created in New York City as a response to research that showed that, by the 8th grade, many girls were dropping out of school, had low self-esteem, and lacked confidence; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, the name of the program was changed to “Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work” so that boys who face many of the same challenges as girls would also be involved in the program; and
WHEREAS, In 2022, the mission of the program, to develop “innovative strategies that empower girls and boys to overcome societal barriers to reach their full potential,” fully reflects the addition of boys; and
WHEREAS, The Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has grown to be one of the largest public awareness campaigns ever, with more than 40,000,000 participants annually in more than 4,000,000 organizations and workplaces representing each state; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, the Take Our Daughters To Work program transitioned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, became known as the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, and received national recognition for its dedication to future generations; and
WHEREAS, Every year, mayors, governors, and other private and public officials sign proclamations and lend support to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day; and
WHEREAS, The fame of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program has spread overseas, with requests and inquiries being made from around the world on how to operate the program; and
WHEREAS, The year 2022 marks the 29th anniversary of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program; and
WHEREAS, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day will be observed on Thursday, April 28, 2022; and
WHEREAS, The 2022 Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day theme is “New Possibilities Create New Horizons”; and
WHEREAS, By offering opportunities for children to experience activities and events, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is intended to continue helping millions of girls and boys, on an annual basis, to examine their opportunities and strive to reach their fullest potential; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares April 28, 2022, as Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace and commends all participants of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the vital role the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
