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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
08/25/2025
08/25/2025
Crossed Over
08/25/2025
08/25/2025
Passed
09/23/2025
09/23/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/23/2025
09/23/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would designate November 1, 2025, as Fernando Valenzuela Day, to highlight the positive impact his legacy created in the Latino and Hispanic community.
AI Summary
This resolution designates November 1, 2025, as Fernando Valenzuela Day to honor the legendary Mexican-born baseball player who became a cultural icon and inspiration for the Latino community. The resolution highlights Valenzuela's remarkable baseball career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including his groundbreaking rookie season in 1981 when he won both the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award, and his impressive statistics as a six-time All-Star pitcher. Beyond his athletic achievements, the resolution celebrates Valenzuela's broader impact, including his community work, support for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, engagement with immigrant children, and his journey to becoming a U.S. citizen in 2015. The resolution recognizes Valenzuela's nickname "El Toro" (The Bull), which symbolizes his strength and determination, and acknowledges how he became a powerful symbol of hope and pride for Latinos, transcending sports to become a cultural hero. The measure also instructs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to distribute copies of the resolution, formally recognizing Valenzuela's significant contributions to sports and community.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (75)
Jessica Caloza (D)*,
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Alex Lee (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 190, Statutes of 2025. (on 09/23/2025)
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