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IL HJR0015
Joint Resolution
Status
10/30/2019
Primary Sponsor
Mike Murphy
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AI Summary
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Expresses the Illinois House and Senate's unified support for all military personnel who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War and offers a formal apology to Vietnam veterans who were mistreated upon returning home
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Declares November 1, 2019 as "Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day" in the State of Illinois
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Urges all Illinoisans to show support and gratitude to all Americans who have served in the military and risked their lives 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, 2019 as a sign of respect to Vietnam veterans
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Directs copies of the resolution be distributed to the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Illinois Vietnam Veterans of America, the Secretary of State, and the Governor
Legislative Description
VIETNAM VETS RECOGNITION DAY
Last Action
Adopted Both Houses
10/30/2019