Bill Text: CA ACR56 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Amended

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Bill Title: Tribal gaming: local support.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2009-08-25 - In committee: Hearing for testimony only. [ACR56 Detail]

Download: California-2009-ACR56-Amended.html

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BILL NUMBER: ACR 56	AMENDED
	BILL TEXT

	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  APRIL 14, 2009

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Huffman
   (Principal coauthor: Senator Pavley)
   (Coauthors: Assembly Members Ammiano, Bass, Block, Blumenfield,
Brownley, Chesbro, De Leon, Feuer, Fong, Hernandez, Hill, Jones, Ma,
 Monning,  Nava, Portantino, Ruskin, Saldana, and Skinner)
   (Coauthors: Senators Corbett, DeSaulnier, Hancock, Kehoe, Liu,
Maldonado, Romero,  Steinberg,  Wiggins, and Wolk)

                        APRIL 1, 2009

   Relative to Earth Week 2009.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 56, as amended, Huffman. Earth Week 2009.
   This measure would proclaim the week of April 20 to April 24,
2009, inclusive, as Earth Week 2009.
   Fiscal committee: no.



   WHEREAS, Thirty-nine years ago, millions of Americans of all ages,
walks of life, and political affiliations joined together on April
22, 1970, in a demonstration of concern and support for the
environment; and
   WHEREAS, The spirit of the first Earth Day continues to increase
public environmental awareness inspiring millions of Californians to
make individual decisions that reduce environmental impacts; and
   WHEREAS, The California environment, including its rocky coasts,
sandy beaches, redwood forests, deserts, and towering mountains, is
among the most unique and beautiful in the world; and
   WHEREAS, The Legislature has helped safeguard the state's scenic
beauty and natural resources, and the quality of its water, air, and
land, through the enactment of various environmental laws; and
   WHEREAS, The work done by state government has protected public
health and improved environmental preservation programs, policies,
and activities in a manner that is designed to promote equality and
afford fair treatment, full access, and full protection to all
Californians  , including low-income and minority populations
 ; and
   WHEREAS, The protection of California's natural resources helps
stimulate our economy, especially industries related to tourism,
fishing, and new technologies, as well as enhance our quality of
life; and 
   WHEREAS, Sometimes our daily actions inadvertently pollute or
degrade the fragile environment that all life depends on to survive,
and we must continue to make each day an "Earth Day" if we want to
ensure a healthy environment for future generations; and 
   WHEREAS, Activities to celebrate April 20 to April 24, 2009,
inclusive, commemorating the 39th anniversary of the first Earth Day,
will focus public attention on and encourage personal and community
participation in the environment through recycling, conserving energy
and water, encouraging use of renewable resources,  using
efficient transportation such as alternative fueled vehicles,
adopting sustainable building practices,  and promoting
other environmentally responsible personal actions; and
   WHEREAS, Earth Week 2009 will provide an impetus for additional
protection of the environment and our public health, and inspire
local, state, national, and international efforts required over the
next decade in order to remedy the environmental problems that we
face; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That April 20 to 24, 2009, inclusive, is hereby
declared to be "Earth Week 2009"; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Legislature reaffirms its commitment to the
fundamental principles that underlie the state's environmental laws,
including the protection of human health from environmental hazards;
the continuance of programs to safeguard air and water quality; the
recycling and reuse of materials; the effective cleanup of pollution
 of   in  the state's land, air, and water
resources; the preservation of natural ecosystems; and the
maintenance of the fundamental right of the public to fully
participate in public decisions regarding the environment; and be it
further
   Resolved, That California recognizes the importance of the
environment and encourages residents to include in their daily lives
those activities that promote the goals of Earth Week 2009; and be it
further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the Governor, the Secretary of the Natural
Resources Agency, and the Secretary of the Environmental Protection
Agency, and to the Environmental Caucus for appropriate distribution.