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Votes at a glance: Senate adopts resolutions on Rosie the Riveter, apprenticeships, Vietnamese remembrance and Denim Day
Summary
The California State Senate on April 24 adopted multiple ceremonial resolutions recognizing Rosie the Riveter Day, Apprenticeship Week, Vietnamese American Remembrance Day, the fall of Saigon, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month/Denim Day; each passed by roll call and was followed by guest introductions and photos.
The California State Senate on April 24 adopted several ceremonial resolutions recognizing historical events, workforce programs and awareness observances. Each resolution passed by recorded roll call with unanimous or near‑unanimous support; the Senate then moved to privileges of the floor to introduce honorees and guests tied to some of the measures.
Votes at a glance
- SCR 24 — Rosie the Riveter Day: Adopted. Motion presented by Senator Alvarado Gill to recognize March 20, 2025 as Rosie the Riveter Day in California. Supporters, including senators representing Richmond and other districts, noted the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park and local museum in Richmond and introduced several former wartime workers and descendants on the floor. Roll call recorded Ayes 38, No 0. (Author: Senator Alvarado Gill.)
- SCR 55 — Apprenticeship Week: Adopted. Senator Nilo presented SCR 55 declaring April 27–May 3 as apprenticeship week in California and highlighting registered apprenticeship programs as workforce pipelines across construction, energy, health care and technology. The resolution recognized apprentices and industry partners; Helix Electric apprentices were introduced as guests. Roll call recorded Ayes 38, No 0. (Author: Senator Nilo.)
- SCR 63 — Vietnamese American Remembrance Day: Adopted. Senator Wahab presented SCR 63 commemorating April 30 as a day of remembrance for the fall of Saigon (April 30, 1975) and honoring Vietnamese refugees and veterans. Remarks cited the number of Californians lost or missing in action in the Vietnam War and noted the large Vietnamese American populations in communities such as San Jose and Westminster. Roll call recorded Ayes 38, No 0. (Author: Senator Wahab.)
- SCR 4 — Fall of Saigon recognition: Adopted. Presented by Senator Umberg, SCR 4 recognizes the fall of Saigon and honors refugees and veterans tied to that event; members noted the importance of Little Saigon communities and that the yellow-and-red heritage flag would be flown over the State Capitol in coordination with related observances. Roll call recorded Ayes 38, No 0. (Author: Senator Umberg.)
- SR 14 — Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day: Adopted. Senator Cervantes presented SR 14 recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 30 as Denim Day. Sponsors reiterated the message that clothing never indicates consent and flagged federal funding cuts to victim services as a continuing problem; the resolution was adopted. Roll call recorded Ayes 38, No 0. (Author: Senator Cervantes.)
Context and notable points
- Guest introductions: The Senate paused after several adoptions for privileges of the floor. For SCR 24, the chamber introduced surviving Rosie the Riveters and family members from across the state; leaders from the Rosie the Riveter Trust and visitor center in Richmond were on the floor. For SCR 55, current electrical apprentices from Helix Electric were introduced. For SCR 63 and SCR 4, community leaders and veterans’ organizations were acknowledged in the gallery.
- Substance vs. ceremony: These measures are ceremonial recognitions and do not in themselves create statutory duties or appropriations. Several senators used the floor time to highlight ongoing policy priorities tied to the resolutions — for example, workforce development (apprenticeships), education and historic preservation (Rosie the Riveter), and survivor services and prevention funding (Denim Day/SR 14).
- Vote tallies and procedure: Each listed resolution was moved, debated briefly or supported from the floor, and adopted by roll call. The clerk recorded the affirmative tallies reported above.
Ending: The Senate completed the day’s ceremonial calendar, took photos with honorees and then moved on to memorial adjournments and other committee announcements.
