SR-43,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, May 7, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

43 Offered by Senators Daley, Cherry, DamooseDamoose, and Webber offeredA RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE VIETNAM WAR WHEREAS, Fifty years ago after the followingfall resolution:of Saigon, President Gerald Ford declared May 7, 1975, as the official end of the Vietnam War;

Aand resolutionWHEREAS, toWe commemoratehonor all who served on active duty in the 50thUnited anniversaryStates ofArmed Forces at any time during the endperiod of theFebruary Vietnam1, War.1961 - May 7, 1975, regardless of duty location;

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and Whereas, We honor all who served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces at any time during the period of February 1, 1961 - May 7, 1975, regardless of duty location;

and Whereas, More than 58,000 Americans, including 2,666 Michiganders- one who was in the last group of 41 service members killed in May 1975- gave their lives for freedom’s sake.

and Vietnam_SR43_AA_1WHEREAS, mdho4j 1 Whereas, Our nation is resolute to bring home the 1,549 missing in action, including 48 Michiganders;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Upon the conclusion of their service,service,Vietnam Vietnam veterans returned home to a country deeply divided over the war, where they were not met with gratitude and pride, but with protests and disrespect;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Nothing that we say or do can repay our Vietnam veterans for the wounds they endured, or the pain and sacrifice they continue to live with because of their service;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Today, Vietnam veterans are leaders in all walks of life and serve to make America a better place to live;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, As residents of the great state of Michigan, we must never forget the sacrifice of the men and women who fought in the name of freedom and democracy for all;

now, therefore, be it ResolvedRESOLVED byBY theTHE Senate,SENATE, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

Vietnam_SR43_AA_1Adopted mdho4jby the Senate, May 7, 2025.

Secretary of the Senate