The date was chosen for a reason. On **May 17, 1959**, 18-year-old Bruce Lee returned to San Francisco after living in Hong Kong. This move later became the starting point of his journey to global fame. The bill was initiated by California Assemblymember Matt Haney. According to him, Bruce Lee became a symbol of strength, perseverance, and new opportunities for generations of people who rarely saw adequate representation of Asian Americans in film and television. The actor's daughter, Shannon Lee, who heads the Bruce Lee Foundation, called the authorities' decision a recognition of her father's immense cultural legacy. She stated that Bruce Lee's philosophy inspired youth, helped people believe in themselves, and broke down stereotypes, while his on-screen personas became an important step toward more equitable representation of Asian Americans in popular culture. Although May 17 will not become an official public holiday, the law recommends that cultural events, exhibitions, educational programs, and themed lessons dedicated to the life and legacy of the legendary actor and martial artist be held annually on this day. Bruce Lee was born in San Francisco in 1940, spent his childhood in Hong Kong, and then moved back to the U.S. Despite the challenges and discrimination in Hollywood, he managed to change the perception of Asian-origin heroes on screen and became one of the most influential figures in world cinema.