CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 181Introduced by Assembly Member ReyesMarch 02, 2020 Relative to Interfaith Awareness Week. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 181, as introduced, Reyes. Interfaith Awareness Week.This measure would proclaim the second week of March each year as Interfaith Awareness Week to celebrate the rich culture, community benefit, and spirit of interfaith dialogue and interfaith associations, and also celebrate individuals from all faiths who have supported and enhanced their communities across the state.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, The State of California is one of the most religiously diverse states in the nation; andWHEREAS, California remains a prime example of the power and benefits of supporting diversity and the multitude of perspectives that come from it; andWHEREAS, Bringing awareness to the various interfaith groups will help promote inclusivity; andWHEREAS, There are hundreds of interfaith associations and coalitions across California whose mission is to actively support and respect individuals from all faiths, cultures, creeds, and races in order to learn; andWHEREAS, Supporting interfaith activity can bolster civil service amongst localities in California; andWHEREAS, A culture of dialogue and interfaith cooperation enriches communities across California and beyond; andWHEREAS, California will uphold the belief of equal religious and spiritual opportunity and will defend human rights that belong to all citizens; andWHEREAS, Interfaith dialogs and events help support other service-oriented organizations centered in community development and social justice; andWHEREAS, There are multiple cities and counties within California that celebrate Interfaith Awareness Week; andWHEREAS, The United Nations, after recognizing the significance of interfaith dialogue compared to general dialogues relating to race and politics, established a World Interfaith Harmony Week; andWHEREAS, Reports collected by the American Civil Liberties Union, local police departments, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and other organizations focused on civil liberties all indicate a rise in hate crimes towards religious minorities across the United States; andWHEREAS, The need to support all religious groups and to encourage a culture of support amongst religious groups is more important now than ever; andWHEREAS, The number of people in religious minorities will only continue to grow; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the second week of March each year as Interfaith Awareness Week; and be it further Resolved, That Interfaith Awareness Week celebrates the rich culture, community benefit, and spirit of interfaith dialogue and interfaith associations, and also celebrates individuals from all faiths who have supported and enhanced their communities across 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.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 181Introduced by Assembly Member ReyesMarch 02, 2020 Relative to Interfaith Awareness Week. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 181, as introduced, Reyes. Interfaith Awareness Week.This measure would proclaim the second week of March each year as Interfaith Awareness Week to celebrate the rich culture, community benefit, and spirit of interfaith dialogue and interfaith associations, and also celebrate individuals from all faiths who have supported and enhanced their communities across the state.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 181
Introduced by Assembly Member ReyesMarch 02, 2020
Introduced by Assembly Member Reyes
March 02, 2020
Relative to Interfaith Awareness Week.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 181, as introduced, Reyes. Interfaith Awareness Week.
This measure would proclaim the second week of March each year as Interfaith Awareness Week to celebrate the rich culture, community benefit, and spirit of interfaith dialogue and interfaith associations, and also celebrate individuals from all faiths who have supported and enhanced their communities across the state.
This measure would proclaim the second week of March each year as Interfaith Awareness Week to celebrate the rich culture, community benefit, and spirit of interfaith dialogue and interfaith associations, and also celebrate individuals from all faiths who have supported and enhanced their communities across the state.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
WHEREAS, The State of California is one of the most religiously diverse states in the nation; and
WHEREAS, California remains a prime example of the power and benefits of supporting diversity and the multitude of perspectives that come from it; and
WHEREAS, Bringing awareness to the various interfaith groups will help promote inclusivity; and
WHEREAS, There are hundreds of interfaith associations and coalitions across California whose mission is to actively support and respect individuals from all faiths, cultures, creeds, and races in order to learn; and
WHEREAS, Supporting interfaith activity can bolster civil service amongst localities in California; and
WHEREAS, A culture of dialogue and interfaith cooperation enriches communities across California and beyond; and
WHEREAS, California will uphold the belief of equal religious and spiritual opportunity and will defend human rights that belong to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Interfaith dialogs and events help support other service-oriented organizations centered in community development and social justice; and
WHEREAS, There are multiple cities and counties within California that celebrate Interfaith Awareness Week; and
WHEREAS, The United Nations, after recognizing the significance of interfaith dialogue compared to general dialogues relating to race and politics, established a World Interfaith Harmony Week; and
WHEREAS, Reports collected by the American Civil Liberties Union, local police departments, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and other organizations focused on civil liberties all indicate a rise in hate crimes towards religious minorities across the United States; and
WHEREAS, The need to support all religious groups and to encourage a culture of support amongst religious groups is more important now than ever; and
WHEREAS, The number of people in religious minorities will only continue to grow; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the second week of March each year as Interfaith Awareness Week; and be it further
Resolved, That Interfaith Awareness Week celebrates the rich culture, community benefit, and spirit of interfaith dialogue and interfaith associations, and also celebrates individuals from all faiths who have supported and enhanced their communities across 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.