Enrolled August 16, 2024 Passed IN Senate August 15, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Resolution No. 123Introduced by Senator Menjivar(Coauthor: Senator Gonzalez)August 12, 2024 Relative to Salvadoran American Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSR 123, Menjivar. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, On August 6, 1525, the official founding of Villa de San Salvador was declared in el Valle de Las Hamacas (the Valley of the Hammocks) where the indigenous ancestors of El Salvador fought historic battles against the submission and abuse of Spanish colonialism in order to preserve the life and liberty of the Cuscatleco population; andWHEREAS, On September 15, 1821, El Salvador achieved independence from Spain and ended centuries of Spanish colonialism; andWHEREAS, In the 20th century, 40 years of internal political turmoil forced hundreds of thousands of Salvadorans to flee El Salvador, seeking peace and security in a new country, the United States; andWHEREAS, Now Salvadoran Americans constitute one of the largest Latino communities nationwide, totaling 2.5 million, with 32 percent residing in California; andWHEREAS, The history of our nation and California is a rich and enduring tapestry woven with the threads of many remarkable lives, cultures, and events, and the lives, work, and artistry of Salvadoran Americans has added strength, vitality, and purpose to that tapestry; andWHEREAS, The maturing Salvadoran American community continues to make great economic and cultural contributions to daily life in California; andWHEREAS, Many of these admirable individuals actively participate in the state educational system, further promoting their sense of American pride within the California community; andWHEREAS, The strengths of the Salvadoran American culture can be preserved and passed on to future generations; andWHEREAS, Salvadoran American families, communities, and the generations that follow are committed to maintaining both Salvadoran and American cultures, while promoting cultural interchange; andWHEREAS, September 2024 marks 203 years of independence for the country of El Salvador; andWHEREAS, Free of prejudices and as proud men and women, Salvadoran Americans participate in and contribute to the integration of the social, educational, professional, and political arena in California; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate hereby declares September 1, 2024, as Salvadoran American Day and recognizes the rich heritage of Salvadoran Americans throughout California; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
Enrolled August 16, 2024 Passed IN Senate August 15, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Resolution No. 123Introduced by Senator Menjivar(Coauthor: Senator Gonzalez)August 12, 2024 Relative to Salvadoran American Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSR 123, Menjivar. Digest Key
Enrolled August 16, 2024 Passed IN Senate August 15, 2024
Enrolled August 16, 2024
Passed IN Senate August 15, 2024
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 123
Introduced by Senator Menjivar(Coauthor: Senator Gonzalez)August 12, 2024
Introduced by Senator Menjivar(Coauthor: Senator Gonzalez)
August 12, 2024
Relative to Salvadoran American Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 123, Menjivar.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
WHEREAS, On August 6, 1525, the official founding of Villa de San Salvador was declared in el Valle de Las Hamacas (the Valley of the Hammocks) where the indigenous ancestors of El Salvador fought historic battles against the submission and abuse of Spanish colonialism in order to preserve the life and liberty of the Cuscatleco population; and
WHEREAS, On September 15, 1821, El Salvador achieved independence from Spain and ended centuries of Spanish colonialism; and
WHEREAS, In the 20th century, 40 years of internal political turmoil forced hundreds of thousands of Salvadorans to flee El Salvador, seeking peace and security in a new country, the United States; and
WHEREAS, Now Salvadoran Americans constitute one of the largest Latino communities nationwide, totaling 2.5 million, with 32 percent residing in California; and
WHEREAS, The history of our nation and California is a rich and enduring tapestry woven with the threads of many remarkable lives, cultures, and events, and the lives, work, and artistry of Salvadoran Americans has added strength, vitality, and purpose to that tapestry; and
WHEREAS, The maturing Salvadoran American community continues to make great economic and cultural contributions to daily life in California; and
WHEREAS, Many of these admirable individuals actively participate in the state educational system, further promoting their sense of American pride within the California community; and
WHEREAS, The strengths of the Salvadoran American culture can be preserved and passed on to future generations; and
WHEREAS, Salvadoran American families, communities, and the generations that follow are committed to maintaining both Salvadoran and American cultures, while promoting cultural interchange; and
WHEREAS, September 2024 marks 203 years of independence for the country of El Salvador; and
WHEREAS, Free of prejudices and as proud men and women, Salvadoran Americans participate in and contribute to the integration of the social, educational, professional, and political arena in California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate hereby declares September 1, 2024, as Salvadoran American Day and recognizes the rich heritage of Salvadoran Americans throughout California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.