88R29618 BHH-D
 
  By: Miles, et al. S.R. No. 601
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         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 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby recognize May 17, 2023, as Vietnamese American Day at the
  State Capitol.