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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.A.i.
For Meeting of: March 21, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day proclamation
SUBMITTED BY: Bob Harrison, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Andy Thompson and Robb Repp will be accepting the proclamation.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
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Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans proclamation Corer Memo
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flCOCLANATION
WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was fought from 1961 to 1975, and involved Worth
Vietnam and the Vietcong in conflict with (united States Armed'Forces and South Vietnam;
and
WHEREAS, on SYLarch 30, 1973, the united States Armed 'Forces completed the
withdrawal-of combat troops from Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was an extremely divisive issue among people in the
united States, and the members of the (united States Awned'Forces who served bravely and
faithfully were, upon their return home, caught in the middle of public debate about
involvement of the (united States in the Vietnam War, and
WRIEcEAS, there were 1,123 members of the (united States Awned 'Forces from
Washington State killed or missing in action and more than 1 71,9 80 Vietnam-era veterans
who live in Washington. Our nation stands togetherfor their service; and
WHIEI A3, the people of (Yakima, Washington realize that one of our most
fundamental obligations is to show respect and dignity to all who have worn the uniform of
the (united States, and to honor their sacrifice by serving them as well as they served us; and
`Gh"XEREA,S, Washington passed legislation which was signed by governor Jay Inslee
in 2013 proclaiming SYLarch 30 of each year as Welcome .Ifome Vietnam Veterans Day in our
State; and
WHEREAS, the (Yakama Warriors Association Veterans group of 7oppenish has held
annual ceremonies honoring Welcome .Ifome Vietnam Veterans with keynote speakers, wreath
laying,full military honors, 21-gun salute and taps at the Korean-Vietnam memorial within
Sarg Ifubbard Park.
WOW TWERETORA I, Janice cDeccio, SYLayor of the City of(Yakima and behalf of the
(Yakima City Council- do hereby proclaim SYLarch 30, 2023 as
WELCOWE NO11E 12IhE2NA.`M VETERANS DDAr
in the City of(Yakima and encourage all-residents to honor all-Vietnam Veterans.
Dated this 21st day of SYLarch, 2023
Janice lDeccio, (Mayor