BILL NUMBER: ACR 166INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Members Fletcher and Coto (Coauthors: Assembly Members Bill Berryhill, Tom Berryhill, Block, De Leon, Fong, Gaines, Gilmore, Hall, Huffman, Monning, Nestande, Tran, and Villines) (Coauthors: Senators Cox, Denham, Ducheny, Dutton, and Runner) MAY 24, 2010 Relative to Spirit of '45 Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ACR 166, as introduced, Fletcher. Spirit of '45 Day. This measure would declare the Legislature's support for the observance of ''Spirit of '45 Day'' on the second Sunday in August to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 1945. Fiscal committee: no. WHEREAS, On August 14, 1945, the people of the United States received the news that World War II had ended; and WHEREAS, On that day, people in the United States and around the world greeted the news of the Allies' noble victory with joyous celebration, humility, and spiritual reflection; and WHEREAS, The victory marked the culmination of an unprecedented national effort that defeated the forces of aggression, brought freedom to subjugated nations, and ended the horrors of the Holocaust; and WHEREAS, These historic accomplishments were achieved through the collective service and personal sacrifice of the people of the United States, both those who served in uniform and those who supported them on the home front; and WHEREAS, More than 400,000 Americans gave their lives in service to their country during World War II; and WHEREAS, August 14, 1945, marked not only the end of the war but also the beginning of an unprecedented era of rebuilding in which the United States led the effort to restore the shattered nations of the Allies and their enemies alike and to create institutions to work towards a more peaceful global community; and WHEREAS, The men and women of the World War II generation created an array of organizations and institutions during the postwar era which helped to strengthen American democracy by promoting civic engagement, volunteerism, and service to community and country; and WHEREAS, The courage, dedication, self-sacrifice, and compassion of the World War II generation has inspired subsequent generations in the United States Armed Forces, including the men and women currently in service in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world; and WHEREAS, The entire World War II generation, military and civilian alike, has provided a model of unity and community that serves as a source of inspiration for current and future generations of Americans to come together to work for the continued betterment of the United States and the world; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature supports the observance of "Spirit of '45 Day" on the second Sunday in August to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 1945; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly provide copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.