Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 22
CHAPTER 37
Relative to California Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
May 26, 1999.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 22, Correa.
Hispanic Heritage Month.
This measure would designate September 15 to October 15, 1999, as California Hispanic Heritage Month and would encourage Californians to observe this event.
Digest Key
WHEREAS, In recognition of Hispanic contributions to American culture and history, President Lyndon B. Johnson first proclaimed National Hispanic Heritage Week on September 17, 1968, and in 1989, the original weeklong commemoration was changed to National Hispanic Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is intended to broaden and increase the awareness of the many Hispanic contributions to American culture, to show how diversified the Hispanic community is, and to promote a greater interest in young people as to the Hispanic history and culture; and
WHEREAS, The Hispanic influence, whether it is in music, arts, any of the sciences, food, or business and trade, is evident in American culture and, in particular, in California; and
WHEREAS, Hispanics have proudly served this country and California in the Armed Forces from the Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm; and
WHEREAS, Nine Californians, as well as 29 other Hispanics, have been awarded the highest honor for military bravery, the Congressional Medal of Honor; and
WHEREAS, Today, there are more than 9 million Hispanics in California who are contributing to California’s success by playing leading roles in agriculture, medicine, science, entertainment, business, education, and sports; and
WHEREAS, The role of Hispanics is particularly evident and important in politics in California today where Hispanics serve as the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the Assembly; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature of the State of California hereby designates September 15 to October 15, 1999, as California Hispanic Heritage Month, and encourages Californians to observe this event throughout the state; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution to Hispanic leaders throughout California.