The text of the resolution below is as of Apr 14, 1981 (Passed Congress).
PUBLIC LAW 97-9—APR. 14, 1981 95 STAT. 11
Public Law 97-9
97th Congress
Joint Resolution
To designate April 26, 1981, £is "National Recognition Day for Veterans of the Apr. 14, 1981
Vietnam Era". [H.J. Res. 182]
Whereas the valorous service of Vietnam veterans has never been
properly commemorated or recognized;
Whereas the conflict in Vietnam claimed more than fifty-five thou-
sand American lives;
Whereas three hundred thousand men were wounded and one hun-
dred and fifty thousand permanently disabled during the conflict
in Vietnam;
Whereeis there are four hundred £md eighty thousand Vietnam vet-
erans between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-nine who are
currently unemployed;
Whereas as many as two hundred and eighty thousand Vietnam
veterans suffer the intermittent psychological aftereffects of the
Vietnam conflict; and
Whereas the more than two million five hundred thousand Ameri-
cans who answered their country's call to duty and served honor-
ably deserve the Nation's gratitude: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled. That the President is National Day of
authorized and requested to designate April 26,1981, as a "National Recognition for
Veterans of the
Day of Recognition for Veterans of the Vietnam Era", and to call Vietnam Era.
upon the people of the United States to observe such day with Designation
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, including a week of authorization.
symposia hearings and conferences to be conducted in Wsishington,
District of Columbia, prior to April 26, dedicated to those issues of
concern to Vietnam veterans.
Approved April 14, 1981.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 182 (S.J. Res. 40):
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 127 (1981):
Mar. 26, considered and passed House.
Mar 31, considered and passed Senate.
