Rep. Linda Sánchez Introduces Legislation to Honor Vietnam War Veterans

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Rep. Linda Sánchez Introduces Legislation to Honor Vietnam War Veterans

Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced legislation today to provide long overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans for their dedicated service to our country by designating March 30, 2009 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day." March 30 is intended to recognize the day when the last U.S. combat troops completed their service and left Vietnam.

"With this legislation, we can help provide Vietnam veterans the heroes' welcome they deserve, but that too many never received," said Rep. Linda Sánchez. "I have introduced this resolution every Congress since I was elected, and I will continue to do so every year to come. Our duty as citizens and representatives is to serve and remember those who have served our country."

Rep. Sánchez began her work to honor Vietnam veterans in 2003, following a meeting with her constituent Jose Ramos, a Vietnam veteran from Whittier, CA who had worked tirelessly to recognize his fellow veterans. Since then "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" has received broad bipartisan support by the House of Representatives after Rep. Sánchez introduced it in the 108th, 109th, and 110th Congresses.

"This day of recognition came about because of the work and determination of one unwavering veteran," said Rep. Sánchez. "Jose Ramos' belief and dedication to honor other Vietnam veterans has spread across the entire country and millions have been touched by his work."

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