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MO HCR36
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/22/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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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 live in Missouri and have contributed to the state's cultural, religious, business, and commerce sectors
- Notes the flag has historical significance dating back to 1948 and symbolizes resilience, freedom, and democracy for Vietnamese-Americans and free Vietnamese worldwide
- Encourages county officials and city legislators throughout Missouri to pass resolutions recognizing the yellow flag with three red stripes as the official flag of the Vietnamese-American community
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: Veterans (H)
2/24/2011
Committee Referrals
Veterans2/24/2011
Full Bill Text
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