The Legislature finds and declares as follows:

(a) That Latino Americans have made major contributions to the social, cultural, and economic greatness of California.

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(b) That the California Museum of Latino History, Art, and Culture, a nonprofit corporation, and the exhibits contained therein, shall serve a statewide purpose by informing and educating the public as to the contributions of Latino Americans and by enhancing cultural understanding and appreciation.

(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1233, Sec. 1.)