Bill Text: CA ACR25 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Pi Day.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 51-25-1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-04-23 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 26, Statutes of 2015. [ACR25 Detail]

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BILL NUMBER: ACR 25	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Obernolte

                        FEBRUARY 17, 2015

   Relative to Pi Day.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 25, as introduced, Obernolte. Pi Day.
   This measure would proclaim March 14, 2015, as Pi Day. The measure
would also encourage the organization of appropriate activities that
celebrate the significance of Pi, urge the formation of partnerships
that provide extended exposure to science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities, and support the
creation of cross-sector STEM networks linking partners from various
specified entities to address regional needs in STEM education
through information and resource sharing.
   Fiscal committee: yes.



   WHEREAS, The Greek letter Pi is the symbol for the ratio of a
circle's circumference to its diameter, which is a universal constant
with applications throughout all science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics (STEM) disciplines; and
   WHEREAS, The value of Pi was approximated by the Greek
mathematician Archimedes around 250 BC as 22/7, but the actual number
is "irrational," and continues infinitely without pattern or
repetition; and
   WHEREAS, The value of Pi has been calculated to over one trillion
digits, but only 39 digits are sufficient to calculate the
circumference of the known universe; and
   WHEREAS, Pi Day was founded at the Exploratorium in San Francisco
27 years ago, and is celebrated annually on March 14th to correspond
with the first three digits of Pi (i.e. 3.14); and
   WHEREAS, Pi Day will hold special significance in 2015 when, at
9:26:53 a.m. and p.m., the date and time align with the first 10
digits of Pi (i.e. 3.141592653) for the only time this century; and
   WHEREAS, According to a 2013 Brookings Institution study, 20
percent of all jobs in the United States require specialized
knowledge in a STEM field; and
   WHEREAS, The United States Department of Commerce reports that
growth in STEM jobs over the past 10 years was three times greater
than that of non-STEM jobs; and
   WHEREAS, According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development (OECD), American students at age 15 are ranked 26th
out of the 34 OECD countries in math, and 21st in science; and
   WHEREAS, Women, African Americans, and Latinos are
underrepresented in STEM occupations relative to their share of the
workforce; and
   WHEREAS, Research demonstrates that participation in STEM fields
increases when students are engaged through the hands-on application
of science and mathematics to solve real-world problems; and
   WHEREAS, A May 2014 report issued by the Superintendent of Public
Instruction's STEM task force concluded that informal learning
opportunities coupled with a broad array of business, philanthropic,
and community STEM partnerships can play a critical role in expanding
interest, opportunities, and participation in STEM fields; now,
therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims March 14, 2015, as
Pi Day; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Legislature does all of the following:
   (a) Encourages educational institutions, museums, libraries,
parks, businesses, and community-based groups to organize appropriate
activities that celebrate the significance of Pi, and engage
students of all ages in the study of science and mathematics.
   (b) Urges the formation of business, philanthropic, and community
partnerships that provide extended exposure to STEM learning
opportunities.
   (c) Supports the creation of cross-sector STEM networks linking
partners from government, business, community organizations, and
nonprofits to address regional needs in STEM education through
information and resource sharing; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.