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Introduced
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Passed
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would proclaim March 24, 2025, as Special Olympics Day in California.
AI Summary
This resolution proclaims March 24, 2025, as Special Olympics Day in California, recognizing the significant work of the Special Olympics organization in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. The resolution highlights the organization's history, starting with Eunice Kennedy Shriver's efforts in the 1950s and 1960s to address unfair treatment of people with intellectual disabilities, and emphasizes Special Olympics' global impact, serving over 4 million athletes in 177 countries. The resolution underscores Special Olympics California's comprehensive services, including year-round sports training, free health screenings, and educational programs like Unified Champion Schools, which serve over 50,000 people with intellectual disabilities and their families. By recognizing March 24, 2025, as Special Olympics Day, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities, promote inclusivity, and acknowledge the organization's efforts to provide sports, health, and educational opportunities. The resolution also directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to distribute copies of the resolution for appropriate dissemination.
Sponsors (73)
Patrick Ahrens (D)*,
Tom Lackey (R)*,
Stephanie Nguyen (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (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),
Bill Essayli (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (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),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Alex Lee (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (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),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 57, Statutes of 2025. (on 05/05/2025)
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