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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 57
Author: Pan (D)
Introduced:5/5/15
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: Hmong History Month
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the month of September 2015
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 bring 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 2015, 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
war.
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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. 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.
4)The Lao-Hmong's heroic and significant contributions to the
United States during their fighting efforts in Laos and the
positive influence they have since had upon the American way
of life will not be forgotten.
This resolution recognizes the month of September 2015 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
bring to our communities.
Prior Legislation
ACR 78 (Logue and Pan, Resolution Chapter 150, Statutes of 2013)
recognized September 2013 as Hmong History Month; urged all
citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of the Hmong
people during Hmong History Month; and encouraged the people of
California to recognize the many talents, achievements, and
contributions that the Hmong people make to their communities.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Verified5/12/15)
None received
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OPPOSITION: (Verified5/12/15)
None received
Prepared by:Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/13/15 16:55:50
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