Recognizes the month of February 2016 as American Heart Month, and February 5, 2016, as Wear Red Day in California.
Past Legislative Successes - Resolutions
Leg Year - 2015-2016
Recognizes May 2016 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
Declares February 19, 2016, as a Day of Remembrance in this state to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the internment of Americans of Japanese ancestry during World War II.
Declares that President Abraham Lincoln be honored on February 12, 2016, the anniversary of his birthday.
Recognizes the month of September 2016 as Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month.
Declares the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child.
Proclaims February 14, 2015, as V-Day to encourage all Californians to become more aware about and prevent violence against women, while acknowledging only half of the domestic violence epidemic in America.
Designates April 3-9, 2016, as Women and Girls in STEM Week.
Proclaims the period of October 23 to October 29, 2016, as Red Ribbon Week. Recognizes the theme of this year’s effort is YOLO. Be Drug Free.
Acknowledges the month of April 2016 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Proclaims April 27, 2016, as Don t Text and Drive Day. Calls upon individuals, government agencies, and schools, among others, to promote awareness of the problem of texting and driving, and to support programs and policies that reduce the incidence of texting while driving in California and nationwide.
Declares the week of March 7-13, 2016, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
ACR 146: Civil Rights: Roberto Alvarez V. Board Of Trustees Of The Lemon Grove School District
Commemorates March 30, 2016, as the 85th anniversary of the historic ruling in the case of Roberto Alvarez v. Board of Trustees of the Lemon Grove School District, which invalidated that district s attempt to restrict its pupils of Mexican heritage to an inferior, segregated educational experience.
Observes March 15, 2016, as National Agriculture Day, and designates Wednesday, March 16, 2016, as California Agriculture Day.
ACR 150: American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
Commends the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) on celebrating its 150th anniversary and for the myriad contributions it has made to the health and well-being of animals nationwide.