Bill Text: CA SR15 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Relative to Pakistani American Day
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-03-26 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 32. Noes 0. Page 422.) [SR15 Detail]
Download: California-2015-SR15-Enrolled.html
BILL NUMBER: SR 15 ENROLLED
BILL TEXT
ADOPTED IN SENATE MARCH 26, 2015
ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY FEBRUARY 27, 2015
INTRODUCED BY Senator Mendoza
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
Relative to Pakistani American Day
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST
WHEREAS, Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947,
and has fostered a close relationship with the United States of
America; and
WHEREAS, Pakistan's history of sovereign independence was a great
step forward for the cause of freedom and the country's history has
inspired, supported, and assisted nations around the world in their
pursuit of liberty, justice, and equality; and
WHEREAS, With diligence, fortitude, and an enduring belief in the
American dream, Pakistani immigrants have helped to turn emergent
areas within the State of California into thriving and respectable
communities, while raising their children to be productive Pakistani
Americans; and
WHEREAS, Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of
mainstream American society and have made important contributions as
Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine,
education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as
well as other areas; and
WHEREAS, There remains much to be done to ensure that Pakistani
Americans have access to resources, have a voice in the United States
government, and continue to advance in the political landscape of
the United States; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Pakistani American Day provides the people of
California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements,
contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate
the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new
era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in
younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and
values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their
roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may
better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic
and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate
hereby proclaims March 23, 2015, as Pakistani American Day, and
urges all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day;
and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
