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ID HCR051
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/5/2014
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Commemorates and honors Idaho veterans who served in the Vietnam War (1961-1975) and their contributions to the United States Armed Forces.
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Establishes March 30, 2014, as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" in Idaho, marking the date when U.S. combat forces completed withdrawal from Vietnam on March 30, 1973.
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Encourages Idaho residents to observe the day with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of Vietnam veterans' contributions and the need to support their readjustment to civilian life.
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Notes that 216 Idaho Armed Forces members were killed and 8 were declared missing in action in Vietnam, with approximately 42,810 Vietnam veterans currently residing in Idaho.
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Recognizes that returning Vietnam veterans faced public controversy about U.S. involvement in the war and affirms their service despite the divisive nature of the conflict.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and commemorating and honoring the contributions of Idaho veterans of the armed forces who served in Vietnam, and encouraging the people of the State of Idaho to observe "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of our Vietnam War veterans and the importance of helping Idaho Vietnam veterans readjust to civilian life.
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 4:28 p.m. on March 19, 2014
3/20/2014