SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 601
         WHEREAS, The observance of Vietnamese American Day at the
  State Capitol on May 17, 2023, provides a welcome opportunity to
  recognize the wide-ranging contributions that Vietnamese
  Americans have made to the history and vitality of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, The state has a long and storied history of
  Vietnamese immigration that dates back to the late 1970s and
  early 1980s, when many Vietnamese refugees were resettled in
  Texas, particularly in Houston and Dallas; today, Texas boasts
  the second largest Vietnamese American population in the
  country, with more than 210,000 Vietnamese American residents,
  and Houston and Dallas are home to thriving Vietnamese American
  communities; and
         WHEREAS, Vietnamese Americans have faced many hardships
  along the way, including language barriers and cultural
  differences, and despite those challenges, they have built
  prosperous communities and have become active participants in
  civic life; through their determination, leadership, and strong
  entrepreneurial skills, they have made significant contributions
  to the state's economy in areas such as small business ownership,
  workforce development, and international trade; Vietnamese
  Americans have further contributed to their communities by serving
  as elected officials, law enforcement officers, and military
  personnel, as well as by supporting education, health care, and
  social services, and they have demonstrated a strong commitment to
  uplifting all Texans, particularly those facing adversity;
  moreover, they have helped enrich the state's cultural diversity
  through their food, music, art, and language; and
         WHEREAS, The Vietnamese American community has contributed
  immeasurably to the prosperity and vibrancy of the Lone Star
  State, and they may indeed take pride in their instrumental role
  in the story of Texas; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize May 17, 2023, as Vietnamese
  American Day at the State Capitol.
 
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Alvarado Hancock Nichols
 
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
 
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
 
Blanco Hughes Perry
 
Campbell Johnson Schwertner
 
Creighton King Sparks
 
Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer
 
Flores LaMantia West
 
Gutierrez Menéndez Whitmire
 
Hall Middleton Zaffirini
 
  Patrick, President of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 17, 2023.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate