Illinois HR0249 honors Vietnamese and Vietnamese American contributions and sacrifices in the U.S.
Illinois HR0249 recognizes the contributions of Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans to the United States, their values of human rights, freedom, and democracy, and the sacrifices made, including losses of family, home, and life. The resolution honors the courage and resilience of Vietnamese refugees who fled their home to escape persecution and rebuild their lives. It commemorates the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and the largest helicopter evacuation from the U.S. Embassy in Saigon.
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