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DE HCR76

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 9-15, 2016, as "Vietnam Veterans Week" in the State of Delaware to honor and recognize Vietnam War veterans.

  • Encourages Delaware residents to greet Vietnam Veterans with "Welcome Home" greetings and express appreciation that veterans may not have received upon returning home from war.

  • Honors and recognizes the contributions of Delaware's veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, acknowledging that 183 Delawareans died in the conflict.

  • Encourages local governments to draft resolutions acknowledging the sacrifices of Vietnam Veterans and their families and thanking them for supporting succeeding generations of veterans.

Legislative Description

Recognizing May 9-15, 2016, As “vietnam Veterans Week” In The State Of Delaware And Welcoming Home The Vietnam Veterans.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT

5/12/2016

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