This measure would recognize the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorate the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledge and recognize the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights.

This measure would recognize the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorate the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledge and recognize the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights.

This measure would recognize the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorate the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledge and recognize the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights.

WHEREAS, On April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by forces of the North Vietnam communist regime in an event now widely known and referred to as the Fall of Saigon and Black April; and

WHEREAS, The Fall of Saigon is solemnly observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States on and around April 30 of each year; and

WHEREAS, Since the Fall of Saigon, more than 1,000,000 refugees and immigrants from the former Republic of Vietnam have immigrated to the United States, and the State of California has become home to over 798,624 Vietnamese residents, with the largest Vietnamese communities established in the City of San Jose and the County of Orange, which have become known as Little Saigon; and

WHEREAS, The Vietnamese American community recognizes, embraces, and cherishes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag, also known as the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, comprising three horizontal stripes of red upon a field of gold, as the heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys solemn connection to Vietnam and family and friends still residing there and their continued struggle for freedom and democracy for the people of Vietnam; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes that the culture and history of the Vietnamese American people should be distinguished and honored with the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorates the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledges and recognizes the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights on which the United States was founded; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, On April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by forces of the North Vietnam communist regime in an event now widely known and referred to as the Fall of Saigon and Black April; and

WHEREAS, The Fall of Saigon is solemnly observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States on and around April 30 of each year; and

WHEREAS, Since the Fall of Saigon, more than 1,000,000 refugees and immigrants from the former Republic of Vietnam have immigrated to the United States, and the State of California has become home to over 798,624 Vietnamese residents, with the largest Vietnamese communities established in the City of San Jose and the County of Orange, which have become known as Little Saigon; and

WHEREAS, The Vietnamese American community recognizes, embraces, and cherishes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag, also known as the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, comprising three horizontal stripes of red upon a field of gold, as the heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys solemn connection to Vietnam and family and friends still residing there and their continued struggle for freedom and democracy for the people of Vietnam; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes that the culture and history of the Vietnamese American people should be distinguished and honored with the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorates the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledges and recognizes the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights on which the United States was founded; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, On April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by forces of the North Vietnam communist regime in an event now widely known and referred to as the Fall of Saigon and Black April; and

WHEREAS, The Fall of Saigon is solemnly observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States on and around April 30 of each year; and

WHEREAS, Since the Fall of Saigon, more than 1,000,000 refugees and immigrants from the former Republic of Vietnam have immigrated to the United States, and the State of California has become home to over 798,624 Vietnamese residents, with the largest Vietnamese communities established in the City of San Jose and the County of Orange, which have become known as Little Saigon; and

WHEREAS, The Vietnamese American community recognizes, embraces, and cherishes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag, also known as the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, comprising three horizontal stripes of red upon a field of gold, as the heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys solemn connection to Vietnam and family and friends still residing there and their continued struggle for freedom and democracy for the people of Vietnam; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes that the culture and history of the Vietnamese American people should be distinguished and honored with the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the communitys continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorates the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledges and recognizes the Vietnamese American communitys commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights on which the United States was founded; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 195

Author: Low (D), et al.

Introduced: 5/6/24

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/30/24

SUBJECT: Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the community’s continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorates the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledges and recognizes the Vietnamese American community’s commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights on which the United States was founded.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. On April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by forces of the North Vietnam communist regime in an event now widely known and referred to as the “Fall of Saigon” and “Black April”.
2. The Fall of Saigon is solemnly observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States on and around April 30 of each year.
3. Since the Fall of Saigon, more than 1,000,000 refugees and immigrants from the former Republic of Vietnam have immigrated to the United States, and the State of California has become home to over 798,624 Vietnamese residents, with the largest Vietnamese communities established in the City of San Jose and the County of Orange, which have become known as “Little Saigon”.
4. The Vietnamese American community recognizes, embraces, and cherishes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag, also known as the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, comprising three horizontal stripes of red upon a field of gold, as the heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the community’s solemn connection to Vietnam and family and friends still residing there and their continued struggle for freedom and democracy for the people of Vietnam.

This resolution recognizes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the community’s continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorates the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledges and recognizes the Vietnamese American community’s commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights on which the United States was founded.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/11/24)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/11/24)

None received

Prepared by: Aizenia Randhawa / SFA / (916) 651-1520

6/12/24 14:36:46

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 195

Author:(Low)

As Introduced Ver:May 6, 2024

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Commemorates the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975; recognizes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community; and, acknowledges the Vietnamese American community's commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights on which the United States was founded.

Major Provisions

1. On April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by forces of the North Vietnam communist regime in an event now widely known and referred to as the "Fall of Saigon" and "Black April."
2. The Fall of Saigon is solemnly observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States on and around April 30 of each year.
3. Since the Fall of Saigon, more than one million refugees and immigrants from the former Republic of Vietnam have immigrated to the United States. The State of California has become home to over 798,624 Vietnamese residents, with the largest Vietnamese communities established in the City of San Jose and the County of Orange, which have become known as "Little Saigon."
4. The Vietnamese American community recognizes, embraces, and cherishes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag, also known as the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, comprising of three horizontal stripes of red upon a field of gold, as the heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community, and as a symbol of the community's solemn connection to Vietnam and family and friends still residing there and their continued struggle for freedom and democracy for the people of Vietnam.

COMMENTS

According to the Author

The Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by the North Vietnam communist regime on April 30, 1975. California is specifically home to over 798,624 Vietnamese American residents, who recognize the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as a symbol of the community's solemn connection to Vietnam and their friends and family who still reside there. The flag represents the community's continued struggle for freedom and liberty.

Arguments in Support

None on file.

Arguments in Opposition

None on file.

FISCAL COMMENTS

No fiscal impact. This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

VOTES

ASM RULES: 9-0-2

YES: Pacheco, Haney, Flora, Friedman, Holden, Jones-Sawyer, Maienschein, Dixon, Ting

ABS, ABST OR NV: Low, Waldron

UPDATED

VERSION: May 6, 2024

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0003459

Date of Hearing: May 20, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 195 (

Author:Low) – As Introduced Ver:May 6, 2024

SUBJECT: Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag.

SUMMARY: Commemorates the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975; recognizes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community; and, acknowledges the Vietnamese American community’s commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights on which the United States was founded. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. On April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by forces of the North Vietnam communist regime in an event now widely known and referred to as the “Fall of Saigon” and “Black April.”
2. The Fall of Saigon is solemnly observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States on and around April 30 of each year.
3. Since the Fall of Saigon, more than 1 million refugees and immigrants from the former Republic of Vietnam have immigrated to the United States. The State of California has become home to over 798,624 Vietnamese residents, with the largest Vietnamese communities established in the City of San Jose and the County of Orange, which have become known as “Little Saigon.”
4. The Vietnamese American community recognizes, embraces, and cherishes the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag, also known as the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, comprising of three horizontal stripes of red upon a field of gold, as the heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community, and as a symbol of the community’s solemn connection to Vietnam and family and friends still residing there and their continued struggle for freedom and democracy for the people of Vietnam.

FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800