PRINTER'S NO. 828
No. 96 Session of 2003
INTRODUCED BY LAVALLE, KUKOVICH, WAGNER, HUGHES, EARLL,
TARTAGLIONE, O'PAKE, D. WHITE, BRIGHTBILL, PILEGGI, CORMAN,
COSTA, STACK, KASUNIC, TOMLINSON, WONDERLING, ARMSTRONG,
LEMMOND, GREENLEAF, C. WILLIAMS, A. WILLIAMS, ROBBINS,
ERICKSON, DENT, ORIE, WENGER, MUSTO, WOZNIAK, LOGAN, STOUT,
BOSCOLA, KITCHEN, WAUGH, M. WHITE, MELLOW, THOMPSON,
RAFFERTY, PUNT, RHOADES, SCHWARTZ, CONTI AND FERLO,
MAY 7, 2003
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MAY 7, 2003
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating May 7, 2003, as "Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day"
2 in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Beginning in 1950 and ending with troop evacuations
4 in 1975, the Vietnam War was the longest conflict in American
5 history; and
6 WHEREAS, More than 300,000 service members were wounded in
7 Vietnam and approximately 75,000 were severely disabled; and
8 WHEREAS, Of the 58,000 service members killed, 3,142 were
9 from this Commonwealth; and
10 WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces of the United States
11 stationed in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War served our
12 nation under the most trying conditions at a time when the
13 nation was divided in its support; and
14 WHEREAS, Since their return, these veterans have contributed
15 tremendously to their communities, states and nation in an
1 effort to advance the American ideals for which they fought; and
2 WHEREAS, We must never forget the pain and suffering that
3 lingers today for the men and women who fought with honor and
4 distinction in the name of freedom and democracy for all; and
5 WHEREAS, The people of Pennsylvania acknowledge the courage,
6 sacrifice, honor and positive achievements of our nation's
7 Vietnam veterans and their families; and
8 WHEREAS, All patriotic citizens and especially the Vietnam
9 veteran community of this Commonwealth, along with families and
10 friends, appreciate and remember those Americans who served and
11 fought, those who were wounded, those who are missing and those
12 who died during this era; and
13 WHEREAS, The Vietnam veterans desire public recognition of
14 these sacrifices, advocate the commemoration of United States
15 involvement in Vietnam and reaffirm their dedication to duty,
16 honor and courage as fellow Vietnam combat veterans; therefore
17 be it
18 RESOLVED, That the Senate designate May 7, 2003, as "Vietnam
19 Veterans Recognition Day" in Pennsylvania and extend its
20 gratitude and reaffirm its appreciation to our sons and
21 daughters who contributed to the security of the United States
22 through honorable military service in Vietnam.
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