Bill Text: CA SR136 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relative to National Family Week.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Introduced) 2026-08-06 - Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. [SR136 Detail]
Download: California-2025-SR136-Introduced.html
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 136
| Introduced by Senator Ochoa Bogh |
August 06, 2026 |
Relative to National Family Week.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 136, as introduced, Ochoa Bogh.
Digest Key
Bill Text
WHEREAS, National Family Week has been proclaimed during the month of November by every United States president since 1972; and
WHEREAS, The observance of National Family Week was initiated by Sam Wiley, a teacher, basketball coach, and school administrator in Whiteland, Indiana, who believed “strong, supportive families” made a clear difference in the lives of children; and
WHEREAS, Wiley conceived of the idea to set aside a time during November, when families traditionally gather to give thanks for their many blessings, "to recognize the important role family plays in our society;” and
WHEREAS, Familial factors may significantly impact student achievement more than schools or communities; and
WHEREAS, Studies have indicated that a family’s socioeconomic status can be a stronger predictor of academic success as disparities in access to quality education and parental involvement become more pronounced; and
WHEREAS, In the words of President Ronald Reagan in his first National Family Week proclamation, “The family is the basic unit of our society, the heart of our free democracy. It provides love, acceptance, guidance, support, and instruction to the individual;” and
WHEREAS, In the words of President Joseph Biden in his first National Family Week proclamation, “Our nation is stronger because of the love, compassion, and care that our families share;” and
WHEREAS, Across cultures, families play an important, irreplaceable role in the rearing and support of current and future generations; and
WHEREAS, In 1993, the United Nations created the International Day of Families to be celebrated every May 15, to reflect on the significance that the international community accords to the family as the basic unit of society, as well as raising awareness of the current state of affairs of the family unit around the world; and
WHEREAS, The International Day of Families is represented by the symbol of a heart that stretches upwards and forms the roof of a house, with the heart engraved in a green circle to signify that the family is the center of society and provides a stable abode to support people of all ages; and
WHEREAS, Australia observes National Families Week annually from May 15 through May 21, inclusive, in order to “explore and celebrate the strengths and significance of families”; and
WHEREAS, South Africa commemorates Family Day on the Monday after Easter Sunday to provide an opportunity for residents to spend more quality time with their families; and
WHEREAS, On December 25, Uruguay commemorates its “Día de la Familia” as the streets of Latin America are filled with holiday celebrations; and
WHEREAS, On the first Sunday in March, Mexico commemorates its “Día de la Familia” as a day to celebrate with family and reflect on its importance to society; and
WHEREAS, Vanuatu celebrates their Family Day on December 26 as families gather to give thanks and participate in community events; and
WHEREAS, The Vietnamese mark Family Day on June 28 to reflect on their core family values of prosperity, equality, and happiness; and
WHEREAS, Families play an important, irreplaceable role in nurturing and supporting the next generation of leaders in our society; and
WHEREAS, Throughout history, elected leaders and key figures across the world have promoted the importance of family; and
WHEREAS, Winston Churchill affirmed, “There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues…are created, strengthened and maintained”; and
WHEREAS, Maya Angelou stated, “I sustain myself with the love of family”; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Legislature recognizes the week of November 22, 2026, through November 28, 2026, inclusive, as National Family Week and urges all Californians to love, appreciate, and express gratitude toward the beloved members of their families; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
