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HCR 1016

50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon; resolution; recognizing contributions of Vietnamese Americans.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andy Fugate and 1 co-sponsor

HCR 1016 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and formally recognizes Vietnamese Americans’ contributions to the state.

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Bill Summary · HCR 1016

Summary — HCR 1016 (2025): 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon; recognizing contributions of Vietnamese Americans

Bill type: Concurrent resolution
Bill number: HCR 1016
Title: 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon; resolution; recognizing contributions of Vietnamese Americans
Introduced: April 28, 2025
Status: Filed with Secretary of State (enrolled and signed; returned to House; filed 2025-04-29)

Purpose and intent

HCR 1016 is a concurrent resolution that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and formally recognizes the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the state. The resolution is intended to honor historical memory and the civic, cultural, economic, and social contributions of Vietnamese American individuals and communities.

Key provisions (based on title and classification)

  • Official recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon.
  • Formal acknowledgment of the accomplishments and contributions of Vietnamese Americans.
  • An expression of the legislature’s respect and appreciation for Vietnamese American communities (typical of concurrent resolutions of this type).

Note: The full text of the resolution is not included in the provided materials. Concurrent resolutions customarily make declarative statements, offer commemorations, and may encourage public observances or educational activities; they typically do not create enforceable legal obligations or appropriate funds.

Who is affected

  • Vietnamese American communities and families — receives formal recognition and public acknowledgment from the legislature.
  • The general public — the resolution promotes awareness and remembrance of an historical event and the role of Vietnamese Americans in the state.
  • State agencies and institutions — if the resolution includes language encouraging observances or educational efforts, agencies, schools, and local governments may be asked to participate in commemorative activities (such measures are generally advisory).

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-04-28: Introduced by Representative Fugate; coauthored by all other Representatives. Principal Senate author: Senator Mann; coauthored by Senator Kirt. First reading; referred to Calendar; adopted and referred for engrossment; engrossed and signed; sent to Senate.
  • 2025-04-29: Enrolled, signed, returned to House; filed with Secretary of State.

Legal effect and significance

As a concurrent resolution, HCR 1016 represents the formal sentiment and recognition of both legislative chambers. It does not have the force of law (does not create binding legal duties or appropriate funds), but it carries symbolic and civic significance by officially commemorating the anniversary and highlighting the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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