CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 193Introduced by Assembly Member Bloom(Principal coauthor: Senator Laird)May 16, 2022 Relative to Museum Month in California. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 193, as introduced, Bloom. Museum Month in California.This measure would recognize the essential role that museums have in California as educational institutions and would proclaim May 2022 as Museum Month in California.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, California is home to over 1,500 museums that are located in every county and region throughout the state and serve over 22,000,000 visitors per year; andWHEREAS, California museums represent a vast multitude of learning opportunities and experiences, including art museums, zoos, aquaria, historical societies, science centers, tribal museums, botanical gardens, childrens museums, and cultural centers; andWHEREAS, California museums help the state meet its obligations in the field of education by collectively serving 2,465,000 K-12 school children per year, which is the equivalent of 40 percent of Californias public and private school population, and over 1,000,000 college and university students per year through field trips and outreach programs; andWHEREAS, California museums support over 80,000 jobs and have a $6,500,000,000 financial impact on the economy; andWHEREAS, Americans view museums as one of the most trustworthy sources of objective information, and, after their families, the most significant in creating a strong connection to the past; andWHEREAS, Museums are stewards of the cultural and natural heritage of California, the nation, and the world, and offer all Californians the opportunity to learn and grow an appreciation for arts, nature, and the wonderful lessons these landmarks provide; andWHEREAS, Together with Californias Indigenous communities, collections, staff, scientists, and artists, Californias museums help educate communities through exhibitions, public programs, and research and are community-centric locations; andWHEREAS, California museums serve as caretakers, interpreters, educators, and amplifiers of culture and history, scientific discoveries, and the arts; andWHEREAS, California museums provide inspiration for the states future scientists, creators, artists, politicians, historians, and entrepreneurs; andWHEREAS, The California Association of Museums has served to bring important recognition of this commemorative month and invites all museums, museum service organizations, California residents, and local governments to use this milestone to recognize and celebrate the essential role California museums play as educational institutions as they serve communities, the nation, and the world; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the essential role that museums have in the State of California as educational institutions and proclaims May 2022 as Museum Month in California; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 193Introduced by Assembly Member Bloom(Principal coauthor: Senator Laird)May 16, 2022 Relative to Museum Month in California. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 193, as introduced, Bloom. Museum Month in California.This measure would recognize the essential role that museums have in California as educational institutions and would proclaim May 2022 as Museum Month in California.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 193
Introduced by Assembly Member Bloom(Principal coauthor: Senator Laird)May 16, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Bloom(Principal coauthor: Senator Laird)
May 16, 2022
Relative to Museum Month in California.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 193, as introduced, Bloom. Museum Month in California.
This measure would recognize the essential role that museums have in California as educational institutions and would proclaim May 2022 as Museum Month in California.
This measure would recognize the essential role that museums have in California as educational institutions and would proclaim May 2022 as Museum Month in California.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
WHEREAS, California is home to over 1,500 museums that are located in every county and region throughout the state and serve over 22,000,000 visitors per year; and
WHEREAS, California museums represent a vast multitude of learning opportunities and experiences, including art museums, zoos, aquaria, historical societies, science centers, tribal museums, botanical gardens, childrens museums, and cultural centers; and
WHEREAS, California museums help the state meet its obligations in the field of education by collectively serving 2,465,000 K-12 school children per year, which is the equivalent of 40 percent of Californias public and private school population, and over 1,000,000 college and university students per year through field trips and outreach programs; and
WHEREAS, California museums support over 80,000 jobs and have a $6,500,000,000 financial impact on the economy; and
WHEREAS, Americans view museums as one of the most trustworthy sources of objective information, and, after their families, the most significant in creating a strong connection to the past; and
WHEREAS, Museums are stewards of the cultural and natural heritage of California, the nation, and the world, and offer all Californians the opportunity to learn and grow an appreciation for arts, nature, and the wonderful lessons these landmarks provide; and
WHEREAS, Together with Californias Indigenous communities, collections, staff, scientists, and artists, Californias museums help educate communities through exhibitions, public programs, and research and are community-centric locations; and
WHEREAS, California museums serve as caretakers, interpreters, educators, and amplifiers of culture and history, scientific discoveries, and the arts; and
WHEREAS, California museums provide inspiration for the states future scientists, creators, artists, politicians, historians, and entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, The California Association of Museums has served to bring important recognition of this commemorative month and invites all museums, museum service organizations, California residents, and local governments to use this milestone to recognize and celebrate the essential role California museums play as educational institutions as they serve communities, the nation, and the world; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the essential role that museums have in the State of California as educational institutions and proclaims May 2022 as Museum Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.