What's happening
This resolution recognizes March 29, 2020, as Vietnam Veterans Day to honor and thank Vietnam veterans for their service.
Why it matters
Addresses historical neglect. By formally recognizing Vietnam Veterans Day, the resolution acknowledges that many veterans did not receive the respect and appreciation they deserved when they returned home, highlighting an effort to right past wrongs.
Promotes public awareness. The resolution encourages broader public recognition of the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans, potentially fostering greater understanding of the war's impact both on those who served and on American society.
Supports veteran organizations. By directing that copies of the resolution be sent to Vietnam veteran organizations, it aims to strengthen ties between the state and the veteran community, offering symbolic support and possibly encouraging further veteran-focused initiatives.
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Honor Vietnam Veterans Day
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- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 2714 BY: Senator HARCKHAM RECOGNIZING March 29, 2020, as Vietnam Veterans Day WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging days of observance of significant historic events; and WHEREAS, March 29, 2020, has been… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 2714 BY: Senator HARCKHAM RECOGNIZING March 29, 2020, as Vietnam Veterans Day WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging days of observance of significant historic events; and WHEREAS, March 29, 2020, has been declared Vietnam Veterans Day; and WHEREAS, The United States carried out its first combat mission against the Viet Cong on January 12, 1962; in Operation Chopper, United States Army pilots lifted more than 1,000 South Vietnam service members over jungle and underbrush to capture a National Liberation Front stronghold near Saigon; and WHEREAS, The last American troops left Vietnam on March 29, 1973; and WHEREAS, During the 11-year war, Americans from different backgrounds, races, and creeds banded together to fight against the Viet Cong; and WHEREAS, More than three million Americans served their country, and more than 58,000 sacrificed their lives; the names of those lost are forever engraved in the black granite Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, The Vietnam War era was a tumultuous time in America; when our brave service members returned home, often with physical and emotional scars, the voices of those who opposed the war sadly overcame those who supported our troops; and WHEREAS, The State of New York wishes to show its Vietnam veterans the respect and appreciation they deserve, but did not always get when they returned home; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize March 29, 2020, as Vietnam Veterans Day, and to thank our brave Vietnam veterans for their honorable service to their country; and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Vietnam veteran organizations.
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