Civil Rights
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
PROCLAMATIONBY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. accepting the...
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2011: Milestones and Accomplishments
SACRAMENTO - The Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today released “2011: Milestones and Accomplishments,” a year-in-review report on the Governor’s actions since taking office. The report covers the actions Governor Brown took in 2011 to: • Balance the budget...
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Governor Brown Signs SB 48 To Recognize Contributions of LGBT Americans, Pacific Islanders and Persons With Disabilities
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding SB 48 by Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco): "History should be honest. This bill revises existing laws that prohibit discrimination in education and ensures that the important...
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Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring “LGBT Pride Month”
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring June 2011, as "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month" in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below:PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF...
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Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring “Harvey Milk Day”
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring May 22, 2011, as “Harvey Milk Day" in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below:PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA In 1977, Harvey Milk was...
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Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring “Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month”
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring May 2011, as “Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below:PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA...
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Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring César Chávez Day
SACRAMENTO - Governor Jerry Brown today issued a proclamation declaring Thursday, March 31, 2011 as “César Chávez Day” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below:PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA César Chávez was born on...
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African American History Month Proclamation
PROCLAMATIONBY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Through studying and understanding the rich history and accomplishments of African Americans we can shape the future of our state and preserve what we value from the past. African Americans have impacted our...
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A Day of Remembrance: Japanese American Evacuation
PROCLAMATIONBY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 which set in motion the forced evacuation and incarceration of many thousands of loyal United States citizens solely by reason of...
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Spanish Translation: Governor’s State of the State Address
DISCURSO OFICIALGOBERNADOR EDMUND G. BROWN, JR.LUNES, 31 DE ENERO DE 2011 GOBERNADOR BROWN: Gracias. Gracias. Muchas gracias, vicegobernador Newsom, presidente Pérez, presidente pro témpore Steinberg, líder republicano del Senado Dutton, líder republicano de la...
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