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CA AB1289
Bill
Status
8/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Ken Cooley
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AI Summary
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Establishes the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Capitol Park as the official state Vietnam veterans war memorial
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Memorial is located in the northeast section of the State Capitol grounds and honors 5,822 California servicemembers killed or missing in action in Vietnam
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Memorializes California's significant Vietnam War contributions: 350,000+ veterans served, more California residents died in Vietnam than any other state, and California veterans received more Medals of Honor, Bronze Stars, and Purple Hearts than any other state
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Memorial was dedicated on December 10, 1988, with design by Marine Corps veteran Michael Larson and Thomas Chytrowski, and funding efforts led by B.T. Collins and Stan Atkinson
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Originally created by Assembly Bill 650 signed into law in September 1983 by Governor Deukmejian
Legislative Description
State government: California Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 191, Statutes of 2013.
8/28/2013