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.
	Miles
	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
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 17, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate