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House approves Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day to be observed March 29

Utah House of Representatives · February 11, 2014
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Summary

The House unanimously approved Second Substitute House Bill 275 to designate March 29 as a permanent Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day. Representative Oda urged passage, the bill passed 68-0 and will be transmitted to the Senate.

Representative Oda introduced Second Substitute House Bill 275, asking veterans in the gallery to stand and explaining the measure would make March 29 a permanent recognition day for Vietnam veterans to provide closure and honor returning service members. He recounted historical mistreatment of returning veterans as the rationale for the day.

Seeing no floor discussion, Representative Oda gave summation. The House opened and closed voting on the substitute; the Clerk announced the bill passed the House with 68 yes votes and 0 nays. The measure will be transmitted to the Senate for consideration.

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