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FL H8027

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Fabricio

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors U.S. and Republic of Vietnam servicemembers on the 50th anniversary of U.S. combat troop departure from Vietnam on March 29, 1973
  • Recognizes that U.S. Armed Forces suffered over 58,000 fatal casualties and nearly 1,600 servicemembers remain Missing In Action
  • Notes an estimated 1,950 Florida servicemembers died in the Vietnam War and over 500,000 Vietnam War veterans currently reside in Florida (second largest population nationally)
  • Acknowledges 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Operation Homecoming, which repatriated 591 American Prisoners of War from North Vietnam following the Paris Peace Accords
  • Recognizes approximately 50 commemorative events scheduled across Florida in March 2023 and the Governor's designation of March 29, 2023, as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Florida

Legislative Description

Fiftieth Anniversary of Departure of United States Combat Troops from Vietnam

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

4/5/2023

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