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DE SCR35
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Lawson
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AI Summary
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Recognizes March 29, 2025, as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" in Delaware to honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice
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March 29 was selected because it marks the 1973 date when the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam and Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished
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More than 9 million Americans served during the Vietnam War (November 1, 1955 – May 15, 1975), with 58,318 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and at least 304,000 wounded
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Delaware has 58,729 veterans, with 43.2% having served during the Vietnam era
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The resolution also acknowledges ongoing impacts including Agent Orange exposure and veteran suicide, noting over 150,000 veterans died by suicide between 2005 and 2019
Legislative Description
Recognizing March 29, 2025, As "national Vietnam War Veterans Day In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
3/27/2025