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MN SR137

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Linda Higgins

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Honors Khao Insixiengmay for his retirement as director of the Lao Advancement Organization (LAO) of America and his leadership of Royal Lao Armed Forces and Special Guerilla Unit Veterans
  • Recognizes his development of Lao youth programs, after-school enrichment programs, parenting programs with the University of Minnesota, and programs to preserve Lao arts and culture
  • Acknowledges his work educating the Lao community on health issues including tobacco, alcohol, and drug use prevention, and his assistance helping elders obtain citizenship
  • Credits him with advocating for approximately 15,000 surviving U.S. allies from the secret war in Laos during the Vietnam War era to receive official recognition and veterans benefits
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an authenticated copy of the resolution and transmit it to Khao Insixiengmay

Legislative Description

A Senate resolution honoring Khao Insixiengmay for his service to the Lao community and the citizens of Minnesota

Last Action

Referred to Rules and Administration

3/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration3/19/2012

Full Bill Text

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