H.R. No. 2789
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, June 19 is the Armed Forces Day of the former
Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam); and
WHEREAS, For two decades, the Republic of Vietnam Armed
Forces fought bravely against the forces of the communist
government of the north, an enemy that utilized the techniques of
terrorism and did not abide by the rules of the Geneva Convention;
and
WHEREAS, Despite the hardships they faced, including
insufficient provisions and corruption among the officer corps, the
soldiers of South Vietnam fought with courage and a strong sense of
honor; they achieved significant gains against the enemy, even as
more than 230,000 soldiers were killed and 300,000 more were
wounded; and
WHEREAS, This record of bravery and determination is truly
deserving of recognition, and it is indeed fitting to pause and
reflect on the sacrifices of the Republic of Vietnam's Armed Forces
in their fight for freedom and democracy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize June 19, 2011, as South Vietnamese
Armed Forces Day, in honor of all those who fought on behalf of the
former Republic of Vietnam.
Vo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2789 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House