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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 63
Author: Mansoor (R) and Solorio (D), et al.
Amended: 7/1/11 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 7/1/11
SUBJECT : Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed
Forces Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution recognizes June 19, 2011, as
Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day in
memory of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for
freedom and democracy and the victims of the Vietnam War;
and, in honor of the survivors, activists, and freedom
fighters of that war.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following
legislative findings:
1. From 1961 to 1975, the Vietnam War brought about the
loss of approximately 250,000 members of the armed
forces of the Republic of Vietnam and 58,000 members of
the United States Armed Forces for the cause of freedom.
2. All veterans who risked their lives fighting for freedom
should be honored for their distinguished service in the
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Vietnam War and for the contributions they provide to
the United States as American citizens; and, it is the
intent of the State of California to honor the
sacrifices, commitment, dedication, and courage of
everyone who fought for the freedom of the Republic of
Vietnam.
3. Thousands of veterans of the Republic of Vietnam now
reside in the United States and participate in
activities sponsored by American veterans, including
Memorial Day; and, today there are an estimated 100,000
veterans from the Republic of Vietnam living in
California.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
RM:kc 8/17/11 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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