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IL HJR0127
Joint Resolution
Status
11/13/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sara Jimenez
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AI Summary
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Expresses the Illinois General Assembly's support for all military personnel who served in the Vietnam War and offers a formal apology to Vietnam veterans who were mistreated upon returning home
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Declares November 1, 2018 as "Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day" in the State of Illinois
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Urges all Illinoisans to show support and gratitude to Americans who have served in the military and put their lives in danger to defend freedoms
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Requests the Governor and Secretary of State to lower all state flags to half-mast on November 1, 2018 as a sign of respect to Vietnam veterans
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Directs that copies of the resolution be presented to the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, Illinois Vietnam Veterans of America, Illinois Secretary of State, and the Governor
Legislative Description
VIETNAM VETS RECOGNITION DAY
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/13/2018