CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 77Introduced by Assembly Member MathisSeptember 08, 2021 Relative to Family History Month.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 77, as introduced, Mathis. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, On September 26, 2001, the United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating the month of October as Family History Month, stating, it is the family, striving for a future of opportunity and hope, that reflects our Nations belief in community, stability, and love; andWHEREAS, Family continues to symbolize a reliable source of strength that will help preserve and protect the future of American life, liberty, and prosperity; andWHEREAS, For generations, families from every continent have journeyed to the United States in search for growth, opportunity, and a brighter future for themselves and their descendants; andWHEREAS, Decade after decade, the arrival of families transformed America into the melting pot that it is today, characterized by continued efforts to strengthen diversity, inclusivity, and tolerance; andWHEREAS, Around the world, the collection, preservation, and exchange of genealogies, personal documents, and memorabilia that detail family histories continue to increase; andWHEREAS, American libraries, databases, and archives remain home to timeless records and histories that tell the stories of our nation, our states, our communities, and our citizens; andWHEREAS, Growing interests in genealogy and family heritages reflect a willingness to develop a connection with the past, honor legacies, and learn about those who made ultimate sacrifices to live the American Dream; andWHEREAS, The ability of citizens to access and share family histories and heritages contributes toward efforts to strengthen inclusivity, diversity, and tolerance; andWHEREAS, Each family has created its own special legacy that is honored and carried on by its descendants; andWHEREAS, To honor those legacies, we must pay homage to those who came before us and sacrificed so much to establish a new life in this nation; andWHEREAS, The participation of elected officials at all levels in facilitating access to family history records in archives and libraries is an important factor in the successful perception of nationwide commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and tolerance; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly proclaims the month of October 2021 as Family History Month; 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 House Resolution No. 77Introduced by Assembly Member MathisSeptember 08, 2021 Relative to Family History Month.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 77, as introduced, Mathis. Digest Key CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 77 Introduced by Assembly Member MathisSeptember 08, 2021 Introduced by Assembly Member Mathis September 08, 2021 Relative to Family History Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST HR 77, as introduced, Mathis. ## Digest Key ## Bill Text WHEREAS, On September 26, 2001, the United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating the month of October as Family History Month, stating, it is the family, striving for a future of opportunity and hope, that reflects our Nations belief in community, stability, and love; and WHEREAS, Family continues to symbolize a reliable source of strength that will help preserve and protect the future of American life, liberty, and prosperity; and WHEREAS, For generations, families from every continent have journeyed to the United States in search for growth, opportunity, and a brighter future for themselves and their descendants; and WHEREAS, Decade after decade, the arrival of families transformed America into the melting pot that it is today, characterized by continued efforts to strengthen diversity, inclusivity, and tolerance; and WHEREAS, Around the world, the collection, preservation, and exchange of genealogies, personal documents, and memorabilia that detail family histories continue to increase; and WHEREAS, American libraries, databases, and archives remain home to timeless records and histories that tell the stories of our nation, our states, our communities, and our citizens; and WHEREAS, Growing interests in genealogy and family heritages reflect a willingness to develop a connection with the past, honor legacies, and learn about those who made ultimate sacrifices to live the American Dream; and WHEREAS, The ability of citizens to access and share family histories and heritages contributes toward efforts to strengthen inclusivity, diversity, and tolerance; and WHEREAS, Each family has created its own special legacy that is honored and carried on by its descendants; and WHEREAS, To honor those legacies, we must pay homage to those who came before us and sacrificed so much to establish a new life in this nation; and WHEREAS, The participation of elected officials at all levels in facilitating access to family history records in archives and libraries is an important factor in the successful perception of nationwide commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and tolerance; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly proclaims the month of October 2021 as Family History Month; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.