California Senate adopts SCR 56 designating May 2025 National Military Appreciation Month; reads names of 53 fallen Californians

The California State Senate on May 23, 2025, adopted Senate Concurrence Resolution 56, designating May 2025 as National Military Appreciation Month, and held a ceremonial reading of 53 Californians who died while serving or after returning home.

“Today I rise to present Senate Concurrence Resolution 56, which designates May 25 as National Military Appreciation Month,” said Senator Archuleta, the resolution’s author. “This resolution honors the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to the men and women who served and continue to serve in our nation's armed forces.”

The resolution passed by roll call, 35-0. After the vote, senators Grove and Menjivar led the chamber in a reading of the names, ranks and home communities of 53 Californians who died in the past year in service-related circumstances or after service. The reading included enlisted and officer ranks across branches; examples read aloud included Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Albert Elias Thuan Margalos of Milpitas, Air Force Senior Airman Raymond Cisneros of San Diego, and Marine Corps Lance Corporal…