Rep. Lowenthal Introduces Resolution To Recognize 40th Anniversary of Fall of Saigon
April 28, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Alan Lowenthal today introduced a House resolution recognizing the significance of the 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon.
The resolution also honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans over the past 40 years, the service of U.S. and South Vietnamese forces who fought and died in Vietnam, and those who lost their lives attempting to flee Vietnam.
On April 30, 1975, Saigon, the capitol of the Republic of Vietnam, was invaded by communist forces in an event known as ‘‘Black April'' or the ‘‘Fall of Saigon'', which is observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States each year. Following the collapse, millions of Vietnamese were forced to leave their homeland in search of freedom. Many found their way to the U.S., where today they comprise a strong, vibrant community that has given invaluable contributions to our nation.
"On April 30, we commemorate one of the most somber moments for Vietnamese Americans across our nation--the 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and the collapse of the Republic of Vietnam," Congressman Lowenthal said.
"This annual commemoration also serves as a celebration of survival, a remembrance of tremendous loss, and a hopeful reminder of what the Vietnamese community has built in America. Today, in communities throughout our nation, Vietnamese Americans contribute daily to the tapestry of American life. This House resolution seeks to formally recognize the significance of the Fall of Saigon and what it continues to mean to millions of Americans. We must never forget the sacrifices that were made to fight for democracy and human rights in Vietnam."
Congressman Lowenthal also spoke on the House floor about the anniversary and his resolution. The clip can be viewed by clicking here.
To view the full text of the resolution, click here.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley (CA-26), Tony Cardenas (CA-29), Judy Chu (CA-27), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Susan Davis (CA-53), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Jim McDermott (WA-7), Scott Peters (CA-52), Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), and Mark Takano (CA-41).
The resolution also honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans over the past 40 years, the service of U.S. and South Vietnamese forces who fought and died in Vietnam, and those who lost their lives attempting to flee Vietnam.
On April 30, 1975, Saigon, the capitol of the Republic of Vietnam, was invaded by communist forces in an event known as ‘‘Black April'' or the ‘‘Fall of Saigon'', which is observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States each year. Following the collapse, millions of Vietnamese were forced to leave their homeland in search of freedom. Many found their way to the U.S., where today they comprise a strong, vibrant community that has given invaluable contributions to our nation.
"On April 30, we commemorate one of the most somber moments for Vietnamese Americans across our nation--the 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and the collapse of the Republic of Vietnam," Congressman Lowenthal said.
"This annual commemoration also serves as a celebration of survival, a remembrance of tremendous loss, and a hopeful reminder of what the Vietnamese community has built in America. Today, in communities throughout our nation, Vietnamese Americans contribute daily to the tapestry of American life. This House resolution seeks to formally recognize the significance of the Fall of Saigon and what it continues to mean to millions of Americans. We must never forget the sacrifices that were made to fight for democracy and human rights in Vietnam."
Congressman Lowenthal also spoke on the House floor about the anniversary and his resolution. The clip can be viewed by clicking here.
To view the full text of the resolution, click here.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley (CA-26), Tony Cardenas (CA-29), Judy Chu (CA-27), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Susan Davis (CA-53), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Jim McDermott (WA-7), Scott Peters (CA-52), Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), and Mark Takano (CA-41).
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