Legislative News

Year of the California Museum Resolution Introduced by Assemblymember John Laird--March 2006
By Celeste DeWald, Executive Director

On February 23, 2006, at the closing reception of the 2006 CAM Conference, Assemblymember John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) announced that he introduced Assembly Concurrent Resolution 119 on February 14, 2006 proclaiming 2006 as the Year of the California Museum. The resolution declares that California is home to over 1,300 museums that are located in every county and region throughout the state and that serve over 26 million visitors annually. To read ACR 119 in its entirety, visit http://leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_0101-0150/acr_119_bill_20060214_introduced.html. The resolution has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Rules.

The California Association of Museums invites all museums, museum service organizations, California residents, and local governments to use this milestone to recognize and celebrate the contributions of California museums as they serve the state. This resolution is held in conjunction with the nationwide Year of the Museum efforts spearheaded by the American Association of Museums (see "US House of Representatives Passes Year of the Museum Resolution" below).

If you would like to submit a letter of support for ACR 119, please send it to Assemblymember John Laird, State Capitol, P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 94249-0027 or FAX it to fax it to (916) 319-2127. Please also fax a copy of your letter to CAM's Legislative Advocate, Kathryn Lynch, at (916) 443-7353.

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