PRINTER'S NO. 1698
No. 270 Session of 2006
INTRODUCED BY TOMLINSON AND CONTI, APRIL 17, 2006
REFERRED TO VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
APRIL 17, 2006
A RESOLUTION
1 Commemorating June 11, 2006, as "Delaware Valley Vietnam
2 Veterans Day"; and expressing appreciation for the special
3 commitment and service of these veterans to the United
4 States.
5 WHEREAS, Southeastern Pennsylvania is home to many veterans
6 of the Vietnam War; and
7 WHEREAS, The dedication and honor of these members of the
8 armed forces in that conflict are worthy of recognition and
9 remembrance; and
10 WHEREAS, A special remembrance of the Vietnam War and those
11 who served in that conflict is to be held in June, 2006, in
12 Bucks County; and
13 WHEREAS, History is the greatest lesson in promoting peace in
14 the world; therefore be it
15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
16 commemorate June 11, 2006, as "Delaware Valley Vietnam Veterans
17 Day"; and be it further
18 RESOLVED, That the Senate offer special recognition to
1 veterans of the Vietnam War who live today in Southeastern
2 Pennsylvania; and be it further
3 RESOLVED, That the Senate express its appreciation to these
4 veterans for their special commitment and service to the United
5 States, to freedom and to democracy; and be it further
6 RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to
7 the Delaware Valley Vietnam Veterans, Inc.
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