BILL NUMBER: SR 35ENROLLED BILL TEXT ADOPTED IN SENATE JUNE 29, 2015 ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 22, 2015 AMENDED IN SENATE JUNE 22, 2015 INTRODUCED BY Senators Pan, Block, De Len, Hall, Hueso, and Jackson JUNE 10, 2015 Relative to Immigrant Heritage Month LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST WHEREAS, Generations of immigrants from all around the world built our country's economy and created our nation's unique character; and WHEREAS, Immigrants continue to develop and expand businesses, innovate, strengthen our economy, and create American jobs in California; and WHEREAS, Immigrants fundamentally enrich the extraordinary character of our nation with their unique cultures, heritages, and experiences; and WHEREAS, Immigrants have been tireless leaders, not only in securing their own rights and ensuring access to equal opportunity but also in campaigning for a fairer and more just society for all Americans; and WHEREAS, Despite countless contributions of immigrants, we have frequently overlooked and undervalued the role of immigrants in building and enriching our nation, both throughout our history and in the present day; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate proclaims the month of June 2015 as "Immigrant Heritage Month"; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.