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This Senate resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Hmong exodus from Laos following the end of the Secret War, recognizing the significant contributions and sacrifices of Hmong Special Guerilla Unit (SGU) soldiers who fought alongside the United States from 1961 to 1975. The resolution highlights that over 40,000 SGU members were involved in combating communist expansion, disrupting enemy supply lines, rescuing American pilots, and defending key military positions in Laos. After the fall of Laos to communist control in May 1975, tens of thousands of Hmong and Lao refugees were forced to flee, with many choosing to resettle in the United States, with the first families arriving in Minnesota in November 1975. The resolution honors the estimated 35,000 SGU soldiers who lost their lives during the conflict and pays tribute to the Hmong community's journey from a war-torn nation to becoming part of the United States. By marking this anniversary, the Minnesota Senate seeks to acknowledge the service, bravery, and resilience of the Hmong people who fought for freedom and ultimately found a new home in America.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SR0044&ssn=0&y=2025