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CO SB024
Bill
Status
Passed
3/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Jaquez Lewis
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AI Summary
- Designates March 30 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" as a commemorative state holiday in Colorado
- Establishes that appropriate observance of the day may be held by the public and in all public schools to tribute Vietnam veterans' service and sacrifice
- References the completion of U.S. armed forces withdrawal from Vietnam on March 30, 1973, as the historical basis for the chosen date
- Acknowledges that 623 Coloradans died in the Vietnam War and 41 Coloradans were listed as prisoners of war or missing in action, with 24 remaining unaccounted for
- Recognizes that Vietnam veterans were deprived of public support upon their return home due to divisive public debate about the war
Legislative Description
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Last Action
Governor Signed
3/30/2021
Committee Referrals
State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs3/3/2021
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs2/16/2021
Full Bill Text
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