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RESOLUTION NO. 426
WHEREAS, President Jilmnv Carter has issued a proclamation
declaring the week of,May 28 through June 3, 1979, as Vietnam
Veterans Week in honor of the millions of Americans who served
in the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was the longest and most expensive
in the Nation's history and it was the most costly in human lives
and suffering; and
WHEREAS, the members of our armed forces who served in Vietnam
have quietly resumed their roles in the American Society and
their contributions and sacrifices during the campaign have gone
without much recognition and fanfare; and
WHEREAS, the Veterans of the Vietnam War are long overdue in
the recognition of their status amongst the Veterans of all of
our wars,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIME COUNCIL OF TIME COUNTY
OF HAWAII that it observes the week of May 28 through June 3, 1979,
in recognition of the Veterans of the Vietnam War for their
contributions toward the preservation of world peace.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii
transmit copies of this resolution to the Honorable Jimmy Carter,
President of the United States of America; the honorable George R.
Ariyoshi, Governor of. the State of Hawaii; the honorable Herbert T.
Matavoshi, Mayor of the County of Hawaii; Mr. Jack Kono, President,
Big Island Veterans Association; and Mr. Patrick Pavao, Veterans
Affairs Coordinator, Hilo, Hawaii.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 2nd day of May, 1979.
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