HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-046RESOLUTION NO. 20-046
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 30, 2020
AS "WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. The Vietnam war, was fought from 1959-1975, involving the North Vietnamese and the
National Liberation Front in conflict with United States forces and the South Vietnamese
army; the United States became involved in Vietnam because American policymakers believed
that if the entire country fell under a Communist government, Communism would spread
throughout Southeast Asia.
2. In 1965 U.S combat troops arrived in Vietnam, and by 1969 a peak of approximately 543,000
troops would be reached; on January 27, 1973, the Treaty of Paris was signed declaring the
release of all American prisoners of war from North Vietnam and the withdrawal of all U.S.
forces from South Vietnam. On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. forces left Vietnam.
3. More than 58,000 American soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in order
to preserve our freedoms, 300,000 were wounded, and 1,720 service members are still listed
as missing in action; and since their return from service, Vietnam Veterans have greatly
contributed to our state and nation by offering skills, education, leadership, maturity, and
dedication learned in military service.
4. The Veterans of the Vietnam War deserve our appreciation and respect for the time, effort
and dedication that they have given in the service of their country, which was not afforded
them on their return. Though we can never fully repay our debt of gratitude to those heroic
men and women, who served, this presents the opportunity for the people of America to
honor and thank our Vietnam Veterans for their service to our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim March 30, 2020 as "WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS
DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida and further urge all St. Lucie County citizens tojoin us in this
special observance.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 17T" day of March 2020.
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