Enrolled
August 31, 2015
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Passed
IN
Senate
August 31, 2015
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Amended
IN
Senate
August 25, 2015
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2015–2016 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 41
Introduced by Senators Morrell, Anderson, Bates, Huff, and Runner
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July 15, 2015 |
Relative to National Preparedness Month
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 41, Morrell.
Digest Key
WHEREAS, A terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other emergency could strike any part of the United States at any time; and
WHEREAS, Natural and manmade emergencies disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives each year, often resulting in death and causing serious injuries and billions of dollars in property damage; and
WHEREAS, Federal, state, and local officials, as well as private and nonprofit organizations, are working to mitigate, prevent, and respond to all types of emergencies, and the people of California can help promote the overall emergency preparedness of the nation by preparing for these emergencies; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the United States Department of Homeland Security, National Preparedness Month provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of public emergency preparedness and to encourage people in communities throughout the country to take steps to be better prepared for emergencies at home, work, and school; and
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month provides an opportunity to recognize the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and commend its leadership and service to the public in emergency preparedness; and
WHEREAS, By taking steps such as assembling emergency supply kits, creating family emergency plans, staying informed about possible emergencies, and obtaining reasonable levels of insurance, the people of California and the nation can be better prepared when disaster strikes; and
WHEREAS, During the 12th annual National Preparedness Month in September 2015, activities promoting emergency preparedness will be offered in communities across the country; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes September 2015 as National Preparedness Month, and commends the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the more than 3,000 national, regional, state, and local public and private organizations who join in the countrywide effort to raise awareness of the importance of emergency preparedness; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.