BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: August 30, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard S. Gordon, Chair
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165 (Nguyen) - As Amended August 29, 2016
SENATE VOTE: 35-0
SUBJECT: Republic of Vietnam Month
SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of October 2016 as the Republic of
Vietnam Month, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the
adoption of the first Constitution of the Republic of Vietnam,
in honor of the lives lost for freedom and democracy during the
Vietnam War, and in recognition of the positive contributions of
Vietnamese Americans to the State of California. Specifically,
this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1)October 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the
first Constitution of the Republic of Vietnam, which
established that nation's first democracy.
2)Until the Fall of Saigon in 1975, the government of the
Republic of Vietnam sought to defend the lives, freedom, and
property of its people and was at the forefront of the fight
for democracy in Southeast Asia.
3)In an effort to protect the democratic government of the
Republic of Vietnam from socialist control, the United States,
Australia, the Philippines, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan,
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and Thailand fought vigorously to aid the Republic of Vietnam
in their fight against communism.
4)The United States welcomed many Vietnamese refugees following
the collapse of the Republic of Vietnam, and today, the State
of California is home to more than 500,000 Vietnamese
Americans that enrich the social, cultural, and economic
fabric of our state through their significant contributions to
the fields of education, business, politics, arts, science,
and technology.
5)For their brave resolution to defend freedom around the world,
Republic of Vietnam Month seeks to recognize the sacrifice of
the more than 58,000 American service members who lost their
lives to defend democracy in Vietnam, as well as the more than
one million people, including service members, supporting
personnel, and their families, who made great sacrifices and
contributions to the fight for freedom.
6)Republic of Vietnam Month also honors the members of the Army
of the Republic of Vietnam and government officials; many of
whom perished or were captured and held in communist labor
camps where they suffered unspeakable abuses, as well as to
recognize the sacrifice of their families, especially the
wives who displayed admirable courage in the face of tragedy.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
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Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800