California 2025-2026 Regular Session

California Senate Bill SCR42 Compare Versions

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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 42Introduced by Senator UmbergMarch 19, 2025 Relative to Arab American Heritage Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 42, as introduced, Umberg. Arab American Heritage Month.This measure would proclaim April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month and encourage citizens to join in the special observance.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, For over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to every aspect of American society, including in medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, military service, and culture; andWHEREAS, Since migrating to America, people of Arab descent have shared their rich cultures and traditions with all in their communities, while demonstrating their commitment to citizenship and public service; andWHEREAS, Arab Americans brought with them to America a shared tradition of strong family values, academic achievement, and work ethic, along with a diversity in faith and creed that have enriched our great democracy; andWHEREAS, Arab Americans have also enriched our society by sharing in the entrepreneurial American spirit that makes our nation free and prosperous; andWHEREAS, The history and experiences of Arab Americans in the United States continue to be neglected or defaced by harmful misconceptions, bigotry, structural racism, and anti-Arab sentiments in the forms of hate speech and other crimes; andWHEREAS, Arab American issues, such as civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, and bullying must be confronted through actionable education and awareness initiatives; andWHEREAS, Arab Americans join with all Americans in the shared pursuit of a free and diverse democratic society, where every person is guaranteed equality and security; andWHEREAS, Arab Americans are unwavering in their dedication to supporting their families and friends in Palestine by organizing and advocating for aid and lasting peace in Gaza, demonstrating their commitments to justice and human rights, and advancing United States diplomatic relations in the Middle East and around the world; andWHEREAS, The incredible contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better nation; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month and encourages our citizens to join us in this special observance; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 42Introduced by Senator UmbergMarch 19, 2025 Relative to Arab American Heritage Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 42, as introduced, Umberg. Arab American Heritage Month.This measure would proclaim April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month and encourage citizens to join in the special observance.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
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11	11	Senate Concurrent Resolution
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15	15	Introduced by Senator UmbergMarch 19, 2025
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20	20	Relative to Arab American Heritage Month.
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24	24	## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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26	26	SCR 42, as introduced, Umberg. Arab American Heritage Month.
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28	28	This measure would proclaim April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month and encourage citizens to join in the special observance.
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30	30	This measure would proclaim April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month and encourage citizens to join in the special observance.
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32	32	## Digest Key
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36	36	WHEREAS, For over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to every aspect of American society, including in medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, military service, and culture; and
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38	38	WHEREAS, Since migrating to America, people of Arab descent have shared their rich cultures and traditions with all in their communities, while demonstrating their commitment to citizenship and public service; and
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40	40	WHEREAS, Arab Americans brought with them to America a shared tradition of strong family values, academic achievement, and work ethic, along with a diversity in faith and creed that have enriched our great democracy; and
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42	42	WHEREAS, Arab Americans have also enriched our society by sharing in the entrepreneurial American spirit that makes our nation free and prosperous; and
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44	44	WHEREAS, The history and experiences of Arab Americans in the United States continue to be neglected or defaced by harmful misconceptions, bigotry, structural racism, and anti-Arab sentiments in the forms of hate speech and other crimes; and
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46	46	WHEREAS, Arab American issues, such as civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, and bullying must be confronted through actionable education and awareness initiatives; and
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48	48	WHEREAS, Arab Americans join with all Americans in the shared pursuit of a free and diverse democratic society, where every person is guaranteed equality and security; and
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50	50	WHEREAS, Arab Americans are unwavering in their dedication to supporting their families and friends in Palestine by organizing and advocating for aid and lasting peace in Gaza, demonstrating their commitments to justice and human rights, and advancing United States diplomatic relations in the Middle East and around the world; and
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52	52	WHEREAS, The incredible contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better nation; now, therefore, be it
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54	54	Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month and encourages our citizens to join us in this special observance; and be it further
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56	56	Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.