H.C.R. No. 182

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Many Americans served courageously in the Vietnam War, the longest conflict in which the United States has ever been engaged; and

WHEREAS, Members of the U.S. armed forces were initially sent to South Vietnam in an advisory capacity in 1961; the first American ground combat units arrived there in 1965, and by 1969 approximately 543,000 U.S. troops were serving in that country; by the time the war ended in April 1975, more than three million Americans had seen duty in Southeast Asia; and

WHEREAS, The Vietnam War claimed the lives of more than 58,000 members of the U.S. armed forces, including over 3,400 Texans; more than 2,500 American servicemen were taken prisoner, and an estimated 3,000 to 6,000 were counted as missing in action; and

WHEREAS, Americans owe a lasting debt of gratitude and remembrance to the men and women who served this country in Vietnam, and it is indeed fitting that a special day be set aside to honor those military personnel for their brave and steadfast efforts and immeasurable sacrifice in one of the most difficult wars in this nation's history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designate March 29, 2010, as Vietnam Veterans Day in the State of Texas and encourage all citizens of the Lone Star State to join in observing this solemn day of tribute and commemoration.

Miller of Erath

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President of the Senate Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 182 was adopted by the House on May 11, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 182 was adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2009, by a viva-voce vote.

______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________

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Governor