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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Passed
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would declare April 14 as Sylvia Mendez Day.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution declares April 14 as Sylvia Mendez Day to commemorate the landmark Mendez v. Westminster legal case, which was a pivotal moment in the civil rights struggle against school segregation. The resolution highlights the significance of this 1946 case, in which Mexican American families challenged discriminatory educational practices that segregated students, ultimately leading to a groundbreaking court decision that predated the more famous Brown v. Board of Education. The resolution recognizes how this case was one of the first to strike down school segregation, emphasizing the role of key figures like Earl Warren and Thurgood Marshall in advancing civil rights. It calls on Californians to reflect on the importance of this legal battle, honor the courage of those who fought for educational equality, and continue working toward a more inclusive society. Additionally, the resolution instructs the Assembly's Chief Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor, the plaintiffs' families, the State Department of Education, and other relevant parties, thereby ensuring the historical significance of the Mendez v. Westminster case is remembered and celebrated.
Sponsors (59)
Tri Ta (R)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Stan Ellis (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Nick Schultz (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 64, Statutes of 2025. (on 05/20/2025)
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