Wilson Presents Maritime Day Resolution

Wilson introduces resolution recognizing 'Maritime Day'

FAIRFIELD — Assemblywoman Lori Wilson announced that today (May 23) she will introduce Assembly Concurrent Resolution 83 "to formally recognize May 22, 2025, as "California Maritime Day."

Wilson presents Maritime Day resolution

California Assemblymember Lori Wilson introduced ACR 83 on the floor of the legislature Thursday, marking May 22 as California Maritime Day. “Today, we acknowledge California Maritime Day as a time to honor the state’s historic contributions to the nation’s maritime strength, a release from Wilson’s office reads. “From the wartime shipyards of San Diego and Richmond to today’s advancements in green port infrastructure, California has long been a…

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