SENATE RULES COMMITTEE SR 55
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 55
Author: Hurtado (D)
Introduced: 7/15/25
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: Pakistani-American relations
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution hereby commemorates Pakistani-American relations,
and urges all Californians to join in celebrating the friendly relations between these
two nations.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1) Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947, and has fostered a
close relationship with the United States of America.
2) Pakistan’s history of sovereign independence was a great step forward for the
cause of freedom and the country’s history has inspired, supported, and assisted
nations around the world in their pursuit of liberty, justice, democracy, and
equality.
3) Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American
society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of
finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the
military, and government, as well as other areas.
4) Celebrating Pakistani-American relations provides the people of California with
an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of
Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before
Pakistani Americans.
This resolution hereby commemorates Pakistani-American relations, and urges all
Californians to join in celebrating the friendly relations between these two nations.
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Related/Prior Legislation
SR 105 (Newman, 2024) – Adopted in Senate.
HR 115 (Reyes, 2024) – Adopted in Assembly.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 8/20/25)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/20/25)
None received
Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-1520
8/20/25 23:44:14
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