Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 96 CHAPTER 61 Relative to a sister state relationship with Lviv region, Ukraine. [ Filed with Secretary of State May 03, 2024. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 96, Dodd. Lviv region, Ukraine: sister state relationship.This measure would extend an invitation to the people of the region of Lviv, Ukraine, to join with California in a sister state relationship.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, California has been a refuge and home for Ukrainian immigrants for decades; andWHEREAS, Notable numbers of Ukrainians began arriving in California in the late 19th century and now California has one of the largest Ukrainian communities in the country, with about one in six Ukrainian immigrants in the United States residing in California; andWHEREAS, There are more than 100,000 Ukrainian Americans in California, with most Ukrainian Americans living in the metropolitan areas of Sacramento, the bay area, and Los Angeles. Sacramento ranks first in the nation in the share of its population that are Ukrainian immigrants; andWHEREAS, The Lviv region is located in western Ukraine and shares borders to the north and northeast with the Volyn and Rivne regions; andWHEREAS, The Lviv region attracts various ethnic groups with different cultural and religious traditions, and is home to Orthodox, Armenian, and Catholic churches, a synagogue, a mosque, and other coexisting religious traditions; andWHEREAS, The Lviv region has a rich tradition of education and scholarship, which makes it an ideal partner for academic exchanges with California universities. Collaborations in research, technology, and innovation can flourish given the regions and Californias historical ties and shared commitment to progress; andWHEREAS, The Lviv region is an outstanding example of the fusion of architectural and artistic traditions from eastern Europe, Italy, and Germany, which creates opportunities for joint projects in the field of culture and art projects; andWHEREAS, The Lviv region has a strategic location and economic potential, which offer avenues for trade, investment, and business partnerships. Joint initiatives can promote economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development; andWHEREAS, The Lviv region received hundreds of thousands of temporarily displaced persons from the east of Ukraine who left their homes due to the brutal war unleashed by Russia; andWHEREAS, California was among the first to recognize the tragedy of the Holodomor of 19321933 in Ukraine, including a memorial that was erected in 1986 in the Gloria Molina Grand Park in memory of the millions of dead Ukrainians, which today tells the world about the crimes of the Stalinist regime; andWHEREAS, The CaliforniaUkraine National Guard Partnership was initiated in 1993 and is one of the outcomes of, and progressive partnerships within, the United States European Command State Partnership Program. In 2014, the California State Senate approved a resolution on cooperation between the California National Guard and Ukraine. Over the years, this partnership with the California National Guard and Ukraine has made humanitarian support a constant aspect of every deployment, including helping with school repairs in the Lviv region; andWHEREAS, California and the Lviv region of Ukraine share many mutual values, aspirations, and interests, including economic cooperation, education, arts and culture, agriculture, energy, governance, health, biotechnology, humanitarian assistance, environmental sustainability, science, and technology; andWHEREAS, The California Legislature cherishes its longstanding commitment to fostering and nurturing international relationships that promote global cooperation, peace, prosperity, and cultural understanding; andWHEREAS, California recognizes the unwavering resilience and strength of the Lviv region, which has undergone challenges as a result of military aggression and yet remains a beacon of cultural richness, diversity, and economic potential; andWHEREAS, California acknowledges the significant contributions of the Ukrainian community residing within its borders, which has brought forth an array of talents, entrepreneurial spirit, culture, and traditions that have deeply enriched the Californian tapestry and played an invaluable role in building bridges of friendship and understanding between California and Ukraine; andWHEREAS, The establishment of a sister state relationship symbolizes a mutual commitment to forging stronger bonds, enhancing bilateral ties, and promoting shared ideals and goals for the betterment of both regions and their people; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the California Legislature, on behalf of the people of California, extends to the people of the Lviv region, Ukraine, an invitation to join with California in a sister state relationship in order to encourage and facilitate mutually beneficial educational, economic, and cultural exchanges; and be it furtherResolved, That it is the intent of the Legislature through a sister state relationship with the Lviv region to further promote the prosperity of both regions and to improve international understanding and goodwill between both regions; and be it furtherResolved, That any sister state agreement be developed and supported through the mutual cooperation and engagement of the government and Regional Council of Lviv region, Ukraine, and the government and Legislature of California; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for distribution.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 96 CHAPTER 61 Relative to a sister state relationship with Lviv region, Ukraine. [ Filed with Secretary of State May 03, 2024. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 96, Dodd. Lviv region, Ukraine: sister state relationship.This measure would extend an invitation to the people of the region of Lviv, Ukraine, to join with California in a sister state relationship.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 96 CHAPTER 61
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 96
CHAPTER 61
Relative to a sister state relationship with Lviv region, Ukraine.
[ Filed with Secretary of State May 03, 2024. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 96, Dodd. Lviv region, Ukraine: sister state relationship.
This measure would extend an invitation to the people of the region of Lviv, Ukraine, to join with California in a sister state relationship.
This measure would extend an invitation to the people of the region of Lviv, Ukraine, to join with California in a sister state relationship.
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WHEREAS, California has been a refuge and home for Ukrainian immigrants for decades; and
WHEREAS, Notable numbers of Ukrainians began arriving in California in the late 19th century and now California has one of the largest Ukrainian communities in the country, with about one in six Ukrainian immigrants in the United States residing in California; and
WHEREAS, There are more than 100,000 Ukrainian Americans in California, with most Ukrainian Americans living in the metropolitan areas of Sacramento, the bay area, and Los Angeles. Sacramento ranks first in the nation in the share of its population that are Ukrainian immigrants; and
WHEREAS, The Lviv region is located in western Ukraine and shares borders to the north and northeast with the Volyn and Rivne regions; and
WHEREAS, The Lviv region attracts various ethnic groups with different cultural and religious traditions, and is home to Orthodox, Armenian, and Catholic churches, a synagogue, a mosque, and other coexisting religious traditions; and
WHEREAS, The Lviv region has a rich tradition of education and scholarship, which makes it an ideal partner for academic exchanges with California universities. Collaborations in research, technology, and innovation can flourish given the regions and Californias historical ties and shared commitment to progress; and
WHEREAS, The Lviv region is an outstanding example of the fusion of architectural and artistic traditions from eastern Europe, Italy, and Germany, which creates opportunities for joint projects in the field of culture and art projects; and
WHEREAS, The Lviv region has a strategic location and economic potential, which offer avenues for trade, investment, and business partnerships. Joint initiatives can promote economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development; and
WHEREAS, The Lviv region received hundreds of thousands of temporarily displaced persons from the east of Ukraine who left their homes due to the brutal war unleashed by Russia; and
WHEREAS, California was among the first to recognize the tragedy of the Holodomor of 19321933 in Ukraine, including a memorial that was erected in 1986 in the Gloria Molina Grand Park in memory of the millions of dead Ukrainians, which today tells the world about the crimes of the Stalinist regime; and
WHEREAS, The CaliforniaUkraine National Guard Partnership was initiated in 1993 and is one of the outcomes of, and progressive partnerships within, the United States European Command State Partnership Program. In 2014, the California State Senate approved a resolution on cooperation between the California National Guard and Ukraine. Over the years, this partnership with the California National Guard and Ukraine has made humanitarian support a constant aspect of every deployment, including helping with school repairs in the Lviv region; and
WHEREAS, California and the Lviv region of Ukraine share many mutual values, aspirations, and interests, including economic cooperation, education, arts and culture, agriculture, energy, governance, health, biotechnology, humanitarian assistance, environmental sustainability, science, and technology; and
WHEREAS, The California Legislature cherishes its longstanding commitment to fostering and nurturing international relationships that promote global cooperation, peace, prosperity, and cultural understanding; and
WHEREAS, California recognizes the unwavering resilience and strength of the Lviv region, which has undergone challenges as a result of military aggression and yet remains a beacon of cultural richness, diversity, and economic potential; and
WHEREAS, California acknowledges the significant contributions of the Ukrainian community residing within its borders, which has brought forth an array of talents, entrepreneurial spirit, culture, and traditions that have deeply enriched the Californian tapestry and played an invaluable role in building bridges of friendship and understanding between California and Ukraine; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of a sister state relationship symbolizes a mutual commitment to forging stronger bonds, enhancing bilateral ties, and promoting shared ideals and goals for the betterment of both regions and their people; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the California Legislature, on behalf of the people of California, extends to the people of the Lviv region, Ukraine, an invitation to join with California in a sister state relationship in order to encourage and facilitate mutually beneficial educational, economic, and cultural exchanges; and be it further
Resolved, That it is the intent of the Legislature through a sister state relationship with the Lviv region to further promote the prosperity of both regions and to improve international understanding and goodwill between both regions; and be it further
Resolved, That any sister state agreement be developed and supported through the mutual cooperation and engagement of the government and Regional Council of Lviv region, Ukraine, and the government and Legislature of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for distribution.