Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 195 CHAPTER 141 Relative to the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag. [ Filed with Secretary of State July 02, 2024. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 195, Low. Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag.This measure would recognize the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorate the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledge and recognize the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, On April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by forces of the North Vietnam communist regime in an event now widely known and referred to as the Fall of Saigon and Black April; and WHEREAS, The Fall of Saigon is solemnly observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States on and around April 30 of each year; and WHEREAS, Since the Fall of Saigon, more than 1,000,000 refugees and immigrants from the former Republic of Vietnam have immigrated to the United States, and the State of California has become home to over 798,624 Vietnamese residents, with the largest Vietnamese communities established in the City of San Jose and the County of Orange, which have become known as Little Saigon; andWHEREAS, The Vietnamese American community recognizes, embraces, and cherishes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag, also known as the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, comprising three horizontal stripes of red upon a field of gold, as the heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys solemn connection to Vietnam and family and friends still residing there and their continued struggle for freedom and democracy for the people of Vietnam; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes that the culture and history of the Vietnamese American people should be distinguished and honored with the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag; and be it furtherResolved, That the Legislature recognizes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorates the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledges and recognizes the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights on which the United States was founded; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 195 CHAPTER 141 Relative to the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag. [ Filed with Secretary of State July 02, 2024. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 195, Low. Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag.This measure would recognize the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorate the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledge and recognize the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 195 CHAPTER 141
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 195
CHAPTER 141
Relative to the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag.
[ Filed with Secretary of State July 02, 2024. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 195, Low. Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag.
This measure would recognize the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorate the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledge and recognize the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights.
This measure would recognize the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorate the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledge and recognize the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
WHEREAS, On April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by forces of the North Vietnam communist regime in an event now widely known and referred to as the Fall of Saigon and Black April; and
WHEREAS, The Fall of Saigon is solemnly observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States on and around April 30 of each year; and
WHEREAS, Since the Fall of Saigon, more than 1,000,000 refugees and immigrants from the former Republic of Vietnam have immigrated to the United States, and the State of California has become home to over 798,624 Vietnamese residents, with the largest Vietnamese communities established in the City of San Jose and the County of Orange, which have become known as Little Saigon; and
WHEREAS, The Vietnamese American community recognizes, embraces, and cherishes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag, also known as the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, comprising three horizontal stripes of red upon a field of gold, as the heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys solemn connection to Vietnam and family and friends still residing there and their continued struggle for freedom and democracy for the people of Vietnam; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes that the culture and history of the Vietnamese American people should be distinguished and honored with the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorates the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledges and recognizes the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights on which the United States was founded; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.