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GA HR1723
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/17/2010
Primary Sponsor
Hinton Amerson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 30, 2010, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in the Georgia House of Representatives, commending the state's Vietnam veterans for their selfless service
- Acknowledges that nearly 250,000 Georgians served in the Vietnam War and that public policy disagreements over the war prevented returning veterans from receiving the honor and respect they deserved
- Notes that more than 58,000 U.S. Armed Forces members were killed and over 300,000 wounded during the Vietnam War, which involved up to 543,000 troops at its peak in 1969
- Urges Governor Sonny Perdue to also recognize March 30, 2010, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in honor of Georgia's Vietnam veterans
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of the resolution to members of the public and the press
Legislative Description
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day; March 30, 2010; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/17/2010
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