Legislature(2013 - 2014)BUTROVICH 205
02/21/2013 09:00 AM Senate STATE AFFAIRS
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB67 | |
| SB36 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| *+ | SB 36 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 67 | TELECONFERENCED | |
HB 67-VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
9:06:10 AM
CHAIR DYSON announced that the first order of business would be
HB 67 [CSHB 67(MLV) was before the committee.]
REPRESENTATIVE STEVE THOMPSON, sponsor of CSHB 67(MLV), noted
that the bill is an Act that establishes March 29th of each year
as Vietnam Veterans Day. He read the following sponsor
statement:
In 2012, the United States Senate and the President
designated March 29, as Vietnam Veterans Day. This
year marks the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal of
U.S. combat and combat-support units from Vietnam.
On March 29, 1973, all U.S. troops withdrew from
Vietnam, marking an end of the 10 year United States
military involvement. Upon their return, Vietnam
Veterans were not greeted with parades or triumphant
speeches such as the ones delivered at the end of each
of the World Wars. Instead, Vietnam veterans returned
home to silence, and in some cases, to abuse for
having served their country during a controversial
war.
House Bill 67 would dedicate March 29th of each year
as Vietnam Veterans Day in Alaska to commemorate the
military service of American men and women in Vietnam.
The day may be observed by suitable observances and
exercises by civic groups and the public.
I want to thank the committee for hearing HB 67 today.
CHAIR DYSON asked if the vote was unanimous in the House.
REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON said it was.
CHAIR DYSON understood that there was extensive testimony at
that time.
REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON said there was. Several Vietnam Veterans
testified. He shared his own experience in the army during the
Vietnam era.
CHAIR DYSON asked if anyone wished to testify. No one wished to
testify.
CHAIR DYSON asked if there was any negative testimony regarding
the bill.
REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON said there was none.
SENATOR GIESSEL moved to report CS for HB 67, labeled 28-
LS0308\U, from committee with individual recommendations and the
attached zero fiscal note. There being no objection, CSHB
67(MLV) was reported from the Senate State Affairs Standing
Committee.