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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 78
Author: Logue (R) and Pan (D), et al.
Amended: 8/30/13 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 8/30/13
SUBJECT : Hmong History Month
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution recognizes September 2013 as Hmong
History Month, urges all citizens to join in celebrating the
accomplishments of the Hmong people during Hmong History Month,
and encourages the people of California to recognize the many
talents, achievements, and contributions that the Hmong people
make to their communities.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.The history of the Hmong people here in the United States, as
well as throughout the ages, is indeed unique and vibrant, and
it is appropriate to celebrate this history during the month
of September 2013, which has been recognized as Hmong History
Month.
2.The Lao-Hmong, or free people, are greatly respected and
admired for their dedicated service and valiant support of the
United States Armed Forces and its allies during the Vietnam
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War.
3.Many Lao-Hmong served in the "Secret Army," which was funded
by the CIA and included Special Guerilla units and other
Special Forces, to thwart the Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese
Army in Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand from 1960 to 1975.
4.A conservative estimate of over 35,000 brave Lao-Hmong men,
women, and children lost their lives; more than 50,000 were
wounded; and more than 2,500 are missing in action.
The Legislature takes great pleasure in recognizing September
2013 as Hmong History Month, extends deep appreciation to the
Hmong men, women, and children who served the United States with
loyalty and bravery, urges all citizens to join in celebrating
the accomplishments of the Hmong people during Hmong History
Month, and encourages the people of California to recognize the
many talents, achievements, and contributions that the Hmong
people make to our communities.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
AL:ej 9/6/13 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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