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MO HCR33

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Burnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Missouri to formally recognize the yellow flag with three red stripes as the official flag of the Vietnamese-American community
  • Permits this flag to be displayed on state-owned property, at state-controlled or sponsored Vietnamese-American events, and at public functions organized by the Vietnamese-American community, subject to local permit requirements
  • Acknowledges that approximately 20,000 Vietnamese-Americans and residents of Vietnamese descent reside in Missouri and have contributed to the state's cultural, religious, and business communities
  • Notes the flag's history dating back to 1948 as a symbol of resilience, freedom, and democracy for Vietnamese-Americans and free Vietnamese worldwide
  • Encourages county and city officials throughout Missouri to pass resolutions recognizing the yellow flag with three red stripes as the official Vietnamese-American community flag

Legislative Description

Urges the State of Missouri to recognize the yellow with three stripes heritage and freedom flag as the official flag of the Vietnamese-American community

Last Action

Referred: International Trade and Immigration (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

International Trade and Immigration5/14/2010

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