88R26075 AMB-D
By: Vo H.R. No. 1287
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The observance of Vietnamese American Day at the
State Capitol on May 17, 2023, provides a welcome opportunity to
recognize the wide-ranging contributions that Vietnamese Americans
have made to the history and vitality of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The state has a long and storied history of
Vietnamese immigration that dates back to the late 1970s and early
1980s, when many Vietnamese refugees were resettled in Texas,
particularly in Houston and Dallas, following the fall of Saigon
and the end of the Vietnam War; today, Texas boasts the second
largest Vietnamese American population in the country, with more
than 210,000 Vietnamese American residents, and Houston and Dallas
are home to thriving Vietnamese American communities; and
WHEREAS, Vietnamese Americans have faced many hardships
along the way, including language barriers, discrimination, and
cultural differences, and despite those challenges, they have built
prosperous communities and have become active participants in civic
life; through their determination, leadership, and strong
entrepreneurial skills, they have made significant contributions
to the state's economy in areas such as small business ownership,
workforce development, and international trade; Vietnamese
Americans have further contributed to their communities by serving
as elected officials, law enforcement officers, and military
personnel, as well as by supporting education, health care, and
social services, and they have demonstrated a strong commitment to
uplifting all Texans, particularly those facing adversity;
moreover, they have helped enrich the state's cultural diversity
through their food, music, art, and language; and
WHEREAS, The Vietnamese American community has contributed
immeasurably to the prosperity and vibrancy of the Lone Star State,
and they may indeed take pride in their instrumental role in the
story of Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 17, 2023, as Vietnamese American
Day at the State Capitol.