20250ACR_012897CHP INTRODUCED 2026-01-27 PASSED_ASSEMBLY 2026-02-19 PASSED_SENATE 2026-03-12 ENROLLED 2026-03-16 CHAPTERED 2026-03-19 FILED 2026-03-19 2025 ACR CHP CHR 0 Introduced by Assembly Member Stefani (Coauthors: Assembly Members Aguiar-Curry, Ahrens, Alanis, Arambula, Ávila Farías, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Calderon, Caloza, Castillo, Chen, Connolly, Davies, DeMaio, Fong, Gabriel, Garcia, Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark González, Hadwick, Haney, Harabedian, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Johnson, Kalra, Krell, Lackey, Lee, Lowenthal, Macedo, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Patel, Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Ransom, Rivas, Michelle Rodriguez, Rogers, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Schiavo, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallis, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, and Zbur) LEAD_AUTHOR ASSEMBLY Stefani COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Aguiar-Curry COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ahrens COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Alanis COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Arambula COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ávila Farías COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Bauer-Kahan COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Bennett COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Berman COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Boerner COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Bonta COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Calderon COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Caloza COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Castillo COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Chen COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Connolly COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Davies COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY DeMaio COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Fong COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Gabriel COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Garcia COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Gipson COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Jeff Gonzalez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Mark González COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Hadwick COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Haney COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Harabedian COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Hart COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Hoover COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Irwin COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Jackson COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Johnson COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Kalra COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Krell COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Lackey COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Lee COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Lowenthal COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Macedo COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY McKinnor COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Muratsuchi COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Nguyen COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ortega COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Pacheco COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Papan COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Patel COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Patterson COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Pellerin COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Petrie-Norris COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Quirk-Silva COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ramos COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ransom COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Rivas COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Michelle Rodriguez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Rogers COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Blanca Rubio COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Sanchez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Schiavo COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Schultz COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Sharp-Collins COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Solache COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ta COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Tangipa COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Valencia COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Wallis COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ward COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Wicks COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Wilson COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Zbur Relative to Day of Solidarity with Ukraine.

Day of Solidarity with Ukraine Day of Solidarity with Ukraine. This measure would recognize February 24, 2026, as a Day of Solidarity with Ukraine, honoring the resilience of the Ukrainian people and acknowledging the ongoing impact of the war on youth, families, and communities. NO

WHEREAS, California is home to one of the largest Ukrainian communities in the United States, with more than 100,000 Ukrainian Americans residing across the state and significant populations in Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay area, and Los Angeles; and

WHEREAS, Ukrainian migration to California dates back to the late 19th century, and generations of Ukrainian immigrants have contributed to California’s cultural, educational, economic, artistic, and civic life; and

WHEREAS, According to United States Census Bureau data, Sacramento ranks first in the nation in the share of its population who are Ukrainian immigrants, and communities across California maintain strong linguistic, cultural, and familial ties to Ukraine; and

WHEREAS, On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, triggering the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II, displacing millions, and causing widespread civilian casualties, trauma, separation of families, and destruction of homes, schools, and infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, Ukrainian refugees, including children, youth, and families fleeing violence, have settled in California seeking safety, stability, and community support, contributing to the state’s diversity while facing challenges related to housing, education, mental health, and integration; and

WHEREAS, Across California, local governments, schools, universities, youth-led organizations, nonprofit organizations, and community groups have mobilized to support Ukrainians by providing housing assistance, humanitarian aid, mental health resources, legal support, cultural programming, and educational opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Youth in California have played a meaningful role in raising awareness about Ukraine’s history and current struggle through journalism, advocacy, cultural preservation, community organizing, and initiatives such as Slavic Voice Ukraine; and

WHEREAS, February marks both a solemn anniversary and a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for peace, democracy, self-determination, and human rights in Ukraine, and establishing this date as a Day of Solidarity allows Californians to honor those impacted, uplift Ukrainian voices, and reaffirm California’s commitment to global justice and human dignity; and

WHEREAS, Recognizing a statewide Day of Solidarity supports public education, fosters intercultural understanding, and strengthens connections between California’s diverse communities and the Ukrainian diaspora;

now, therefore,

be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the State of California shall recognize February 24, 2026, as a Day of Solidarity with Ukraine, honoring the resilience of the Ukrainian people and acknowledging the ongoing impact of the war on youth, families, and communities; and be it further Resolved, That the state encourages schools, districts, universities, and youth-serving organizations to collaborate with community partners to develop age-appropriate educational programming, classroom activities, and public learning opportunities on February 24, 2026, that explore themes of democracy, peacebuilding, human rights, and Ukrainian history and culture; and be it further Resolved, That local governments, cultural institutions, and community organizations across California are encouraged to host cultural events, public awareness campaigns, solidarity gatherings, and youth-led initiatives on and around February 24, 2026, to uplift Ukrainian voices and foster cross-cultural understanding; and be it further Resolved, That the State of California expresses its ongoing support for Ukrainian refugees, immigrant families, and youth, and encourages state agencies and community partners to provide resources that promote safety, stability, education, mental health support, and community integration; and be it further Resolved, That the Governor is encouraged to raise the Ukrainian flag at the State Capitol Building at noon on February 24, 2026, and at noon on Ukrainian Independence Day, August 24, 2026, in recognition of Ukraine’s independence and resilience; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.