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CA SCR86

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

7/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Janet Nguyen

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Proclaims June 19, 2018, as Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day in California
  • Honors an estimated 100,000 veterans from the Republic of Vietnam currently living in California who fought during the Vietnam War (1965-1975)
  • Acknowledges the sacrifices of approximately 250,000 Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces members and 58,000 U.S. Armed Forces members killed, plus over 300,000 U.S. and 1,000,000 Republic of Vietnam personnel injured
  • Recognizes that more than 250,000 Republic of Vietnam armed forces members were sent to reeducation camps after the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, with many spending up to 17 years in captivity and over 20,000 dying before release
  • Designates June 19 as a day of remembrance for Americans and Vietnamese who fought together for democracy and human rights during the Vietnam War

Legislative Description

Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 127, Statutes of 2018.

7/12/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/18/2018
Rules1/3/2018

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