| 1 | 1 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 180Introduced by Assembly Member ChuMarch 02, 2020 Relative to California Museums Week. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 180, as introduced, Chu. California Museums Week.This measure would declare the week of May 16 to 23, 2020, inclusive, as California Museums Week, in recognition of the importance of museums as civic and educational institutions and their contributions to the well-being of this state.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, California museums include art museums, zoos, aquaria, historical societies, science centers, botanical gardens, childrens museums, and cultural centers; andWHEREAS, California is home to over 1,500 museums located in communities of all sizes and in every county throughout the state; andWHEREAS, California museums serve over 22,000,000 visitors annually and more Americans visit museums than the attendance of all major league sporting events and theme parks combined; andWHEREAS, Americans believe that museums are educational assets for their communities, the most trustworthy source of objective information, and significant in creating a strong connection to the past; andWHEREAS, California museums help the state meet its educational obligations by serving over 2,000,000 schoolchildren per year; andWHEREAS, Studies have shown that visits to museums have a positive impact on the academic and social development of children and the well-being of adults; andWHEREAS, California museums foster exploration to advance knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the humanities, sciences, arts, and natural world; andWHEREAS, California museums provide a spark that inspires future generations of scientists, artists, politicians, historians, and entrepreneurs; andWHEREAS, California museums have a $6,550,000,000 financial impact on the economy and support over 80,000 jobs; andWHEREAS, Museums, residents, elected officials, civic leaders, and local governments are invited to recognize and celebrate the contributions of museums to California; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in recognition of the importance of museums as civic and educational institutions and their contributions to the well-being of this state, declares May 16 to 23, 2020, inclusive, as California Museums Week; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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| 3 | 3 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 180Introduced by Assembly Member ChuMarch 02, 2020 Relative to California Museums Week. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 180, as introduced, Chu. California Museums Week.This measure would declare the week of May 16 to 23, 2020, inclusive, as California Museums Week, in recognition of the importance of museums as civic and educational institutions and their contributions to the well-being of this state.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO |
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| 9 | 9 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION |
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| 11 | 11 | | Assembly Concurrent Resolution |
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| 13 | 13 | | No. 180 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Introduced by Assembly Member ChuMarch 02, 2020 |
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| 17 | 17 | | Introduced by Assembly Member Chu |
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| 18 | 18 | | March 02, 2020 |
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| 20 | 20 | | Relative to California Museums Week. |
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| 22 | 22 | | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 24 | 24 | | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 26 | 26 | | ACR 180, as introduced, Chu. California Museums Week. |
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| 28 | 28 | | This measure would declare the week of May 16 to 23, 2020, inclusive, as California Museums Week, in recognition of the importance of museums as civic and educational institutions and their contributions to the well-being of this state. |
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| 30 | 30 | | This measure would declare the week of May 16 to 23, 2020, inclusive, as California Museums Week, in recognition of the importance of museums as civic and educational institutions and their contributions to the well-being of this state. |
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| 32 | 32 | | ## Digest Key |
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| 34 | 34 | | ## Bill Text |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, California museums include art museums, zoos, aquaria, historical societies, science centers, botanical gardens, childrens museums, and cultural centers; and |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, California is home to over 1,500 museums located in communities of all sizes and in every county throughout the state; and |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, California museums serve over 22,000,000 visitors annually and more Americans visit museums than the attendance of all major league sporting events and theme parks combined; and |
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| 42 | 42 | | WHEREAS, Americans believe that museums are educational assets for their communities, the most trustworthy source of objective information, and significant in creating a strong connection to the past; and |
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| 44 | 44 | | WHEREAS, California museums help the state meet its educational obligations by serving over 2,000,000 schoolchildren per year; and |
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| 46 | 46 | | WHEREAS, Studies have shown that visits to museums have a positive impact on the academic and social development of children and the well-being of adults; and |
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| 48 | 48 | | WHEREAS, California museums foster exploration to advance knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the humanities, sciences, arts, and natural world; and |
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| 50 | 50 | | WHEREAS, California museums provide a spark that inspires future generations of scientists, artists, politicians, historians, and entrepreneurs; and |
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| 52 | 52 | | WHEREAS, California museums have a $6,550,000,000 financial impact on the economy and support over 80,000 jobs; and |
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| 54 | 54 | | WHEREAS, Museums, residents, elected officials, civic leaders, and local governments are invited to recognize and celebrate the contributions of museums to California; now, therefore, be it |
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| 56 | 56 | | Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in recognition of the importance of museums as civic and educational institutions and their contributions to the well-being of this state, declares May 16 to 23, 2020, inclusive, as California Museums Week; and be it further |
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| 58 | 58 | | Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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