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MN SR269
Resolution
Status
Introduced
5/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Hoffman
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AI Summary
- Commends Captain Wa Thai Yang for his distinguished military career and service to the United States
- Captain joined the Royal Lao military in 1960 at age 15 and was promoted to Captain in 1974, serving in operations including rescuing U.S. F-14 pilots in 1968 and intercepting Viet Cong supply lines on the Ho Chi Minh Trail
- Captain Yang escaped Laos with his family on September 4, 1978, crossing the Mekong River due to anticipated arrest for serving with Vang Pao's armed forces
- After residing in refugee camps and Missoula, Montana, where he served as President of Lao Family Community of Montana, Captain Yang and his family resettled to Minneapolis in 1996
- Secretary of the Senate is directed to prepare an enrolled copy of the resolution and transmit it to Captain Wa Thai Yang
Legislative Description
A Senate resolution commending Captain Wa Thai Yang for his exemplary service to our
Last Action
Referred to Rules and Administration
5/16/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules and Administration5/16/2014
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