What's happening
This resolution recognizes March 30, 2018, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day to honor and appreciate Vietnam veterans.
Why it matters
Addresses historical neglect. The resolution acknowledges that Vietnam veterans did not receive proper recognition or respect when they returned home, aiming to correct this longstanding oversight.
Promotes public awareness. By designating a specific day, it encourages broader public acknowledgment and education regarding the experiences and sacrifices of Vietnam veterans.
Fosters healing and appreciation. The formal recognition serves as a gesture of gratitude, potentially aiding in the emotional healing of veterans and their families who may have felt marginalized or unappreciated.
Supports veteran organizations. By distributing copies of the resolution to Vietnam veterans' organizations, it reinforces connections with these groups and underscores the state’s ongoing commitment to veterans’ issues.
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Honor Vietnam Veterans Day
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 40
18 Co-sponsors
History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
Full text
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Senate Resolution No. 3873 BY: Senator MURPHY RECOGNIZING March 30, 2018, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in commemorating days of recognition for significant historical events; and WHEREAS, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day will be commemorated on
March 30, 2018; and WHEREAS, From 1961 until 1975, in the Republic of South Vietnam, North Vietnamese regular forces and Viet Cong guerilla forces waged an armed conflict with United States Armed Forces and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam; and WHEREAS, Members of the United States Armed Forces began serving in an advisory role to the government of the Republic of South Vietnam in
1961; and WHEREAS, Following the Gulf of Tonkin incidents on August 2nd and 4th of 1965, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution authorized the President of the United States to pursue war against North Vietnam; and WHEREAS, American ground combat units arrived in Vietnam in 1965; by
1969, there were approximately 543,000 troops; and WHEREAS, The Treaty of Paris was signed on January 27, 1973, requiring the release of all American prisoners of war held in North Vietnam and the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from South Vietnam;… Show allHide
1969, there were approximately 543,000 troops; and WHEREAS, The Treaty of Paris was signed on January 27, 1973, requiring the release of all American prisoners of war held in North Vietnam and the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from South Vietnam; withdrawal was completed on March 30, 1973; and WHEREAS, Due to the controversy of the war and division in our country, Vietnam veterans did not receive the respect they deserved upon returning home; Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day is just one way that a grateful nation is showing its appreciation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize March 30, 2018, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Vietnam veterans' organizations.
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