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This concurrent resolution designates April 30, 2025, as Vietnamese American Remembrance Day, marking the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon during the Vietnam War. The resolution honors the approximately 300,000 South Vietnamese and 58,000 United States soldiers who sacrificed their lives or went missing during the conflict, with over 5,822 of those soldiers being from California. It recognizes the significant contributions of Vietnamese refugees who resettled in the United States, with around 800,000 individuals helping to enrich the cultural, economic, academic, political, scientific, and artistic landscape of the nation. The resolution specifically highlights California's role in welcoming tens of thousands of Vietnamese refugees and celebrates their resilience, strength, and contributions across various fields. Additionally, the resolution encourages all Californians to recognize this cultural heritage celebration and reaffirms a commitment to promoting understanding, respect, and appreciation for the shared history of Vietnamese Americans and their ongoing contributions to the state and nation.

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