| 1 | 1 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 94Introduced by Assembly Members Cooley and BennettMarch 01, 2022 Relative to Ukraine. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 94, as introduced, Cooley. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Ukraine is a sovereign, democratic, and peace-loving nation; the United States and Ukraine have been partners since Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago; andWHEREAS, Russian President Vladimir Putins attack violates the foundational principles of the rule of law, which is essential for democratic countries to thrive; andWHEREAS, On February 24, 2022, Russia, in an unprovoked attack, invaded its neighbor, Ukraine, and threatened the democratically elected government; andWHEREAS, President Joseph Biden declared in a statement and press briefing that Russian President Russian President Vladimir Putin, has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering; Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way; andWHEREAS, The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has indicated in a statement on its website on Relations with Ukraine that, NATO has reinforced its support for capability development and capacity-building in Ukraine; the NATO Allies condemn and will not recognize Russias illegal and illegitimate annexation of Crimea, and its destabilizing and aggressive activities in eastern Ukraine and the Black Sea region; NATO has increased its presence in the Black Sea and stepped up maritime cooperation with Ukraine and Georgia; andWHEREAS, The NATO alliance also condemns Russias decision to extend recognition to the separatist regions of eastern Ukraine; andWHEREAS, The United States Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has prohibited any United States person from conducting any transaction involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation; andWHEREAS, The United Nations Human Rights Council reports that Russias invasion has damaged and destroyed schools, hospitals, radio stations, and homes, killing and injuring civilians, including children; andWHEREAS, According to a press statement issued by United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, on February 27, 2022, the United States is one of the largest humanitarian donors to Ukraine, and our humanitarian assistance now amounts to nearly $405 million to vulnerable communities; [t]his additional assistance will enable international humanitarian organizations to further support the people of Ukraine, working closely with the Government of Ukraine and European allies and partners at the forefront of any response; [t]his includes the provision of food, safe drinking water, shelter, emergency health care, winterization, and protection; [o]ur funding will also help humanitarian organizations maintain contact between family members who have been separated due to the conflict, hopefully leading to reunification in some cases; andWHEREAS, Thousands of individual Russians have protested against this war by signing an online petition, protesting in the streets, and speaking out in defiance of their government; and WHEREAS, Over 112,000 Ukrainians and Californians of Ukranian descent call California home; andWHEREAS, Californians share with our partners and allies unity of purpose, resolve, and determination to hold Russia to account for its aggression, particularly those responsible for this war of choice; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine and stands with the United States and its allies, President Joseph Biden, the people of Ukraine, and Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in opposition to this war; 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 20212022 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 94Introduced by Assembly Members Cooley and BennettMarch 01, 2022 Relative to Ukraine. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 94, as introduced, Cooley. Digest Key |
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| 9 | 9 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION |
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| 11 | 11 | | House Resolution |
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| 13 | 13 | | No. 94 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Introduced by Assembly Members Cooley and BennettMarch 01, 2022 |
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| 17 | 17 | | Introduced by Assembly Members Cooley and Bennett |
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| 18 | 18 | | March 01, 2022 |
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| 20 | 20 | | Relative to Ukraine. |
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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 | | HR 94, as introduced, Cooley. |
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| 30 | 30 | | ## Digest Key |
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| 32 | 32 | | ## Bill Text |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, Ukraine is a sovereign, democratic, and peace-loving nation; the United States and Ukraine have been partners since Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago; and |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, Russian President Vladimir Putins attack violates the foundational principles of the rule of law, which is essential for democratic countries to thrive; and |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, On February 24, 2022, Russia, in an unprovoked attack, invaded its neighbor, Ukraine, and threatened the democratically elected government; and |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, President Joseph Biden declared in a statement and press briefing that Russian President Russian President Vladimir Putin, has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering; Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way; and |
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| 42 | 42 | | WHEREAS, The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has indicated in a statement on its website on Relations with Ukraine that, NATO has reinforced its support for capability development and capacity-building in Ukraine; the NATO Allies condemn and will not recognize Russias illegal and illegitimate annexation of Crimea, and its destabilizing and aggressive activities in eastern Ukraine and the Black Sea region; NATO has increased its presence in the Black Sea and stepped up maritime cooperation with Ukraine and Georgia; and |
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| 44 | 44 | | WHEREAS, The NATO alliance also condemns Russias decision to extend recognition to the separatist regions of eastern Ukraine; and |
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| 46 | 46 | | WHEREAS, The United States Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has prohibited any United States person from conducting any transaction involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation; and |
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| 48 | 48 | | WHEREAS, The United Nations Human Rights Council reports that Russias invasion has damaged and destroyed schools, hospitals, radio stations, and homes, killing and injuring civilians, including children; and |
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| 50 | 50 | | WHEREAS, According to a press statement issued by United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, on February 27, 2022, the United States is one of the largest humanitarian donors to Ukraine, and our humanitarian assistance now amounts to nearly $405 million to vulnerable communities; [t]his additional assistance will enable international humanitarian organizations to further support the people of Ukraine, working closely with the Government of Ukraine and European allies and partners at the forefront of any response; [t]his includes the provision of food, safe drinking water, shelter, emergency health care, winterization, and protection; [o]ur funding will also help humanitarian organizations maintain contact between family members who have been separated due to the conflict, hopefully leading to reunification in some cases; and |
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| 52 | 52 | | WHEREAS, Thousands of individual Russians have protested against this war by signing an online petition, protesting in the streets, and speaking out in defiance of their government; and |
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| 54 | 54 | | WHEREAS, Over 112,000 Ukrainians and Californians of Ukranian descent call California home; and |
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| 56 | 56 | | WHEREAS, Californians share with our partners and allies unity of purpose, resolve, and determination to hold Russia to account for its aggression, particularly those responsible for this war of choice; now, therefore, be it |
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| 58 | 58 | | Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine and stands with the United States and its allies, President Joseph Biden, the people of Ukraine, and Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in opposition to this war; and be it further |
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| 60 | 60 | | Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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