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GA HB1433
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Long Tran
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AI Summary
- Designates April 29 of each year as "Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day" in Georgia by adding new Code section 1-4-27 to the state's holidays and observances chapter
- Recognizes the Former Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) as a U.S. ally during the Vietnam War and honors South Vietnamese who fled after the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, many of whom settled in Georgia
- Acknowledges the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to Georgia as teachers, doctors, farmers, small business owners, athletes, engineers, religious leaders, and attorneys
- Aims to preserve the history of service between the United States and South Vietnam for future generations and celebrate Vietnamese culture and tradition in the state
- Sponsored by Representatives Tran, Williams, Hitchens, Marin, and Bruce
Legislative Description
State holidays; April 29 of each year as Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day; designate
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Special Rules3/4/2024
Full Bill Text
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