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HR 305 - Introduced - PDF
HR305
192718-1
By Representative Sanderford
RFD:
First Read: 06-MAR-18
192718-1:n:03/06/2018:JEC/jec LSA2018-1231
RECOGNIZING MARCH 29, 2018, AS WELCOME HOME VIETNAM
VETERANS DAY.
WHEREAS, forty-five years ago, on March 29, 1973,
the last 2,500 troops were withdrawn from South Vietnam, thus
ending military involvement in what was the longest war in our
country's history; and
WHEREAS, it is important to honor the men and women
who survived and the 58,260 brave souls who fought and died;
and
WHEREAS, since their return, these veterans have
contributed tremendously to their cities, communities,
counties, states, and nation in an effort to advance the
American dreams, ideas, freedoms, and aims for which they
fought; and
WHEREAS, we as citizens of the State of Alabama must
never forget the pain and suffering that lingers today for the
men and women who fought with honor and distinction, in the
name of freedom and democracy for all; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the State of Alabama should
pay tribute to and uplift our sons and daughters who
contributed to our security and the security of the United
States through honorable military service in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, let us honor the 1,207 men and women listed
on the Vietnam Memorial Wall who are from the great State of
Alabama, and remember them for their sacrifice and unselfish
devotion to duty; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has
proclaimed March 29th as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day as
part of the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the
Vietnam War and encouraged all city and county governments,
local organizations, business leaders, and citizens to join in
this worthy observance by participating in appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities such as the ceremony
being conducted on April 7, 2018, at the Huntsville/Madison
County Veterans Memorial; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That we hereby recognize March 29,
2018, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, and urge all
Alabamians to pay tribute to Vietnam veterans on this
significant occasion.