SENATE RULES COMMITTEE SR 16
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 16
Author: Caballero (D), et al.
Introduced: 2/11/25
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: President Jimmy Carter Day
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes December 29 as President Jimmy Carter
Day in the State of California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1) Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, dedicated his post-
presidency to promoting conflict mediation, economic and social development,
and the advancement of humanitarian causes, including his unwavering
commitment to affordable housing through his partnership with Habitat for
Humanity.
2) In 2002, President Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize “for his
decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to
advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social
development”.
3) President Jimmy Carter made significant contributions to domestic affairs,
including establishing the United States Department of Energy and a national
energy policy, improving the environment through the expansion of the national
park system, bolstering human and social services programs, and establishing of
the United States Department of Education.
4) President Carter’s advocacy for affordable home ownership amplifies
California’s ongoing efforts to uplift families and ensure all residents have
access to home ownership.
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This resolution honors President Jimmy Carter’s legacy and his actions to build,
preserve, and ensure affordable home ownership for all California families.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 2/18/25)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/18/25)
None received
Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/19/25 16:01:07
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