Bill > K00243

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on March 29, 2025, paying tribute to the more than three million Americans who served during this challenging conflict. The resolution highlights the significance of the war, noting that on January 12, 1962, the first U.S. combat action against the Viet Cong occurred during Operation Chopper, marking the beginning of a prolonged and difficult war. It recognizes the immense sacrifices made by service members, including the over 58,000 who lost their lives, and acknowledges the lasting impact on veterans who returned home with both visible and invisible wounds. The resolution emphasizes the importance of honoring these veterans, recognizing their courage, dedication, and service to the nation, and reaffirms the commitment to showing respect to this generation of service members. Specifically, the document calls for pausing to commemorate the anniversary and transmitting a copy of the resolution to the Schenectady County Veterans Service Agency, with a particular focus on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at SUNY Schenectady in New York.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K243