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FL H9025
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/27/2013
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Renuart
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the honorable service and sacrifice of Florida's Vietnam veterans, particularly those who returned home without formal recognition or traditional "Welcome Home" parades
- Notes that approximately 454,000 Vietnam-era veterans were living in Florida as of July 2011
- Marks March 30, 2013, as the 40th anniversary of the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, which ended with the Case-Church amendment in 1973
- Calls upon Florida state agencies, officials, counties, municipalities, and community organizations to publicly acknowledge veterans' service through resolutions and special recognition events throughout 2013
- Seeks to provide delayed healing and official closure to veterans who faced public opposition, lack of recognition, and sometimes physical and verbal abuse upon returning home
Legislative Description
Vietnam Veterans
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
4/2/2013
Full Bill Text
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