Senate Concurrent ResolutionChaptered/Signed
SCR 42: Arab American Heritage Month.
What SCR 42 does, verified December 7, 2025
The measure would proclaim April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month and encourage citizens to join in the special observance. It aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of Arab Americans in various fields. The observance would promote cultural awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the Arab American community.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 78, Statutes of 2025. (2025-05-23)Alert me
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| May. 29, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 78, Statutes of 2025. |
| May. 29, 2025 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| May. 23, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 71. Noes 0. Page 1666.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| May. 23, 2025 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| May. 23, 2025 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
Latest bill textChaptered version, May 29, 2025 · 381 words
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 42
CHAPTER 78
Relative to Arab American Heritage Month.
[ Filed with Secretary of State May 29, 2025. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 42, 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.
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
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
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
WHEREAS, Arab Americans have also enriched our society by sharing in the entrepreneurial American spirit that makes our nation free and prosperous; and
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
WHEREAS, Arab American issues, such as civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, and bullying must be confronted through actionable education and awareness initiatives; and
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
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
WHEREAS, 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 further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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