Bill Text: CA SR34 | 2021-2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Relative to Armed Forces Day.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2021-05-13 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1092.) [SR34 Detail]
Download: California-2021-SR34-Enrolled.html
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Enrolled
May 14, 2021 |
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Passed
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Senate
May 13, 2021 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2021–2022 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 34
| Introduced by Senator Grove (Coauthors: Senators Archuleta, Eggman, Melendez, and Roth) |
May 05, 2021 |
Relative to Armed Forces Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 34, Grove.
Digest Key
Bill Text
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 United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space 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 15, 2021; 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 Senate of the State of California, That the Senate, on the occasion of Armed Forces Day 2021:
(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 Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
