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DE SCR80

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

David Lawson

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates March 29, 2022 as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" in the State of Delaware
  • Honors Vietnam veterans and their families for service and sacrifice between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975
  • Recognizes 9.2 million Americans who served, 58,318 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 304,000 wounded, 1,244 missing in action, and approximately 2,500 prisoners of war
  • Acknowledges 2.8 million service members exposed to Agent Orange and its continuing health effects
  • March 29 was selected because it marks the date the Military Assistance Command Vietnam was deactivated in 1973

Legislative Description

Recognizing March 29, 2022 As "national Vietnam War Veterans Day In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

4/7/2022

Full Bill Text

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