Bill Text: AZ SCR1056 | 2010 | Forty-ninth Legislature 2nd Regular | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Vietnam veterans' memorial day

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-19 - Transmitted to Secretary Of State [SCR1056 Detail]

Download: Arizona-2010-SCR1056-Engrossed.html

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House Engrossed Senate Bill

 

 

 

 

State of Arizona

Senate

Forty-ninth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2010

 

 

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1056

 

 

 

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 

proclaiming March 29 of each year as Vietnam Veterans' Day in arizona.

 

 

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

 

Whereas, thirty-seven years ago, on March 29, 1973, the last 2,500 American troops were withdrawn from South Vietnam, ending military involvement in what is now the longest war in our country's history; and

Whereas, due to the turbulent cultural climate of the era and unpopularity of the eleven-year conflict, many of the returning veterans did not receive the respect and gratitude they richly deserved for serving their nation so ably and honorably; and

Whereas, 621 men and women from the great State of Arizona made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our country during the war; and

Whereas, in the spirit of pride and gratitude, it is time to honor the heroic accomplishments of the 58,195 service men and women whose names are listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall; and

Whereas, this state desires to pay solemn tribute to our Vietnam Veterans.

Therefore

Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona, the House of Representatives concurring:

1.  That the Members of the Legislature proclaim March 29 of each year as Vietnam Veterans' Day in Arizona and invite all citizens to gratefully acknowledge this special group of veterans, both in public ceremonies and in private thoughts and prayers.

2.  That the Secretary of State of the State of Arizona transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Director of the Department of Veterans' Services.