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H. C. R. No. 15 As Reported by the House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
As Reported by the House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
130th General Assembly | Regular Session | 2013-2014 |
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Cosponsors:
Representatives Smith, Becker, Brenner, Wachtmann, Pillich, Stinziano, Derickson, Perales, Buchy, Green, Adams, J., Mallory, Strahorn, Stebelton, Brown, Adams, R., Fedor, Rosenberger, Maag, Milkovich, Ruhl, Barnes, Reece, Landis, Anielski, Barborak, Bishoff, Dovilla, Retherford, Young
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION | Recognizing the Fortieth Anniversary of Operation
Homecoming.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO (THE SENATE CONCURRING):
WHEREAS, The members of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio
are pleased to recognize the Fortieth Anniversary of Operation
Homecoming; and |
WHEREAS, During the Vietnam War, American prisoners of war
were afflicted by poor living conditions, torture and abuse, a
lack of food and medical treatment, and attempts at
indoctrination. When the Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1973,
provisions were included for exchanging prisoners of war, and
between February 12 and April 4 of that year, 591 Americans were
returned from North Vietnam, as well as several from South
Vietnam, Laos, and China, aboard C-141A Starlifters and other
aircraft. Known as Operation Homecoming, these flights to freedom
took the ex-POWs to Clark Air Base in the Philippines for medical
exams, good meals, and fresh uniforms before they were transported
home to the United States; and |
WHEREAS, On the Fortieth Anniversary of Operation
Homecoming, we recognize those brave individuals who have answered
this nation's call to arms and have made great sacrifices in
service to the United States of America. This solemn occasion is,
indeed, an appropriate time to pay tribute to all Vietnam War
veterans, including some 1,800 who are still listed as missing in
action, for they combined courage and dedication with tremendous
strength and resolve during their loyal service on behalf of our
country, earning the respect and gratitude of Americans
everywhere; and |
WHEREAS, The heroic traditions of our armed forces are an
important part of our nation's heritage. U.S. veterans have
provided a valuable service to our country and have established a
record of achievement that will long stand as a hallmark worthy of
emulation. They have certainly distinguished themselves as
patriotic and hard-working Americans, and they are truly deserving
of high praise; therefore be it |
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the 130th General Assembly
of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commemorate the Fortieth
Anniversary of Operation Homecoming and, in so doing, honor our
brave citizens who served during the Vietnam War; and be it
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RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives
transmit duly authenticated copies of this Resolution to the news
media of Ohio. |
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