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DE SCR23

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/29/2023

Primary Sponsor

David Lawson

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 29, 2023, as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" in Delaware
  • March 29 was selected because it marks the date in 1973 when the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished and the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam
  • Honors the approximately 9 million Americans who served between November 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, and acknowledges 58,318 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  • Recognizes sacrifices including 304,000 wounded service members, 1,600 still missing in action, approximately 2,500 prisoners of war, and many exposed to Agent Orange
  • Notes that 65,438 veterans currently live in Delaware with 38.9% having served in Vietnam

Legislative Description

Recognizing March 29, 2023, As "national Vietnam War Veterans Day In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

3/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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