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This joint resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States, recognizing the significant historical context and challenges faced by this community. The resolution highlights that over 3 million Southeast Asian Americans, including groups like Hmong, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese, have established themselves in the United States, with California hosting the largest proportion of these communities. It acknowledges the traumatic history that led to their displacement, including U.S. military interventions in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, which resulted in millions of people being displaced by war and genocide. The resolution honors the sacrifices of Southeast Asian refugees, recognizes their substantial contributions to American economic, social, and cultural life, and draws attention to ongoing challenges such as limited English proficiency, lower median household incomes, educational barriers, and intergenerational trauma. Additionally, the resolution calls for comprehensive policies to support Southeast Asian American communities, emphasizing principles of second chances, rehabilitation, and healing, while also seeking to ensure equitable access to education, healthcare, and language services.

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