(March 26, 2003) -- The CA Assembly voted 77-0 on March 25 to adopt the resolution below concerning the war in Iraq. LB area Assemblymembers Alan Lowenthal and Jenny Oropeza voted yes. The resolution passed 77-0.

BILL NUMBER: HR 21 AS AMENDED

House Resolution No. 21--Relative to war in Iraq.

WHEREAS, California is home to thousands of men and women in the United States Armed Forces and in the California National Guard many of whom are now serving in the Middle East, engaged, at great risk of personal injury and death, in hostilities with the armed forces of Iraq; and

WHEREAS, The families and employers of California reservists called to active duty are also making significant sacrifices; and

WHEREAS, Californians have the hope of a peaceful world, free of war; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, That the Assembly proclaims its support for our troops and our fervent hope that hostilities in Iraq end as soon as possible, and that America's servicemen and servicewomen return home quickly, safely, and uninjured; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Assembly of the State of California urges the President of the United States of America to pursue all efforts to ensure that any American captured during these hostilities is treated in accordance with the Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.