[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 120 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 120

   Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Vietnam Veterans of America.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 10, 2003

Mr. Jeffords submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Vietnam Veterans of America.

Whereas the year 2003 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of Vietnam 
        Veterans of America;
Whereas the history of Vietnam Veterans of America is a story of the United 
        States' gradual recognition of the tremendous sacrifices of its Vietnam-
        era veterans and their families;
Whereas Vietnam Veterans of America is dedicated to advocating on behalf of its 
        members;
Whereas Vietnam Veterans of America raises public and member awareness of 
        critical issues affecting Vietnam-era veterans and their families;
Whereas the local grassroots efforts of Vietnam Veterans of America chapters, 
        such as Chapter One in Rutland, Vermont, which was founded 23 years ago 
        in April of 1980, have greatly contributed to the quality of the lives 
        of veterans in our Nation's communities;
Whereas Vietnam Veterans of America promotes its principles through 
        volunteerism, professional advocacy, and claims work; and
Whereas the future of Vietnam Veterans of America will rely not only on its past 
        accomplishments, but also on the future accomplishments of its members, 
        and these will ensure that Vietnam Veterans of America remains a leader 
        among veterans advocacy organizations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commemorates the 25th anniversary of the founding of 
        Vietnam Veterans of America, and commends it for its efforts in 
        the advancement of veterans rights, which set the standard for 
        all other veterans organizations around the country;
            (2) asks all Americans to join in the celebration of the 
        25th anniversary of Vietnam Veterans of America, and its 25 
        years of advocacy on behalf of Vietnam veterans; and
            (3) encourages Vietnam Veterans of America to continue to 
        represent and promote its goals in the veterans' community and 
        on Capitol Hill, and to continue to keep its national 
        membership--consisting of 45,000 members and 600 chapters--
        strong.
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