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This resolution urges that California formally recognize the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, also known as the Heritage and Freedom Flag, as a symbol of the Vietnamese-American community in California.
The three-red-stripes on gold background banner represents the Heritage and Freedom Flag of local Vietnamese-American communities throughout the United States. This symbol should be honored because: SCR 17 received unanimous, bi-partisan support in the Senate (No "NO" votes). SCR 17 is supported by Vietnamese-Americans in the US, one-third of whom resides in California. 17 California cities and counties have passed similar resolutions honoring the Freedom and Heritage Flag. Throughout the US, over 86 cities and counties, plus 10 state legislatures, have passed resolutions similar to SCR 17. SCR 17 represents the overwhelming sentiments of Vietnamese Americans and residents of Vietnamese decent living in California. SCR 17 symbolizes the Vietnamese-Americans desire for freedom and democracy. SCR 17 reflects the interest of California and the US to promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam. SCR 17 celebrates the culture and history of the VietnameseAmerican community, while honoring the same with the symbol of Vietnamese heritage and freedom. Page 3 of 10
FACTS SCR 17 represents the sentiment of nearly 1.5 million VietnameseAmericans living in the US, with over 500,000 residing in California. SCR 17 represents the heritage and freedom symbol of the Vietnamese-American community in California. SCR 17 preserves the First Amendment rights of the Vietnamese-American community, while promoting the freedom of association and expression. SCR 17 reflects the desires for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for the vast majority of VietnameseAmericans.
MYTHS Re-living the past.
Re-fighting the Vietnam War.
Violation of international conventions and practices.
Intolerance and harassment of anyone who is not in support of the Heritage and Freedom Symbol.
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Government Jurisdictions in California That Have Supported The Heritage and Freedom Flag (17--Partial List)
County of San Diego-June 03, 2006
Orange County-June 07, 2005
California Senate-June 2, 2005
City of San Jose-May 17, 2005
City of San Rafael-December 17, 2004
City of Seaside-June 3, 2004
City of Stockton-February 17, 2004
City of South El Monte-February 10, 2004
City of San Diego-January 13, 2004
City of Marina-November 18, 2003
City of El Monte-September 16, 2003
City of Sacramento-July 30, 2003
City of Pomona-July 7, 2003
Santa Clara County-June 3, 2003
City of Milpitas-May 5, 2003
City of Garden Grove-March 11, 2003
City of Westminster-February 19, 2003 Page 5 of 10
Government Jurisdictions Outside California That Have Supported The Heritage and Freedom Flag (69--Partial List)
Allentown-Pennsylvania 01/28/2006
Columbus-Ohio 06/13/2005
San Antonio-Texas05/18/2005
Lansing-Michigan02/12/2005
Reading-Pennsylvania02/09/2005
Indianapolis-Indiana11/16/04
Albuquerque-New Mexico11/15/2004
Austin-Texas-11/11/2004
Travis-Texas11/11/2004
Missouri-Texas09/27/2004
Sugar Land-Texas08/24/2004
Eagle Mountain-Utah07/20/2004
Portland-Oregon07/20/2004
Saint Cloud-Minnesota07/19/2004
Beaverton-Oregon06/28/2004
Coral springs-Florida06/15/2004
Carrollton-Texas06/15/2004
Vancouver-Washington06/07/2004
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Government Jurisdictions Outside California That Have Supported The Heritage and Freedom Flag (69--Partial List)
Lakewood-Colorado05/24/2004
West Valley-Utah05/04/2004
Tampa-Florida05/13/2004
Saint Louis-Missouri04/30/2004
Bonne Lake-Washington05/11/2004
Tacoma-Washington04/20/2004
Kent-Washington04/20/2004
Syracuse-New York04/12/2004
Minneapolis-Minnesota04/05/2004
Honolulu-Hawaii03/24/2004
Biloxi-Mississippi03/16/2004
Fort Wayne-Indiana03/16/2004
Orlando-Florida03/15/2004
Richmond-Virginia03/10/2004
Centralia-Washington02/25/2004
Grand Prairie-Texas02/04/2004
Pierce-Washington01/27/2004
University PlaceWashington-01/26/2004
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Government Jurisdictions Outside California That Have Supported The Heritage and Freedom Flag (69--Partial List)
DuPontWashington01/13/2004
Wichita-Kansas01/13/2004
Philadelphia-Pennsylvania01/26/2004
Lincoln-Nebraska01/10/2004
Fort Worth-Texas12-16-2003
Lakewood-Washington12/08/2003
Puyallup-Washington12/01/2003
Arlington-Texas11/11/2003
Port Arthur-Texas11/11/2003
Arlington-Texas11/11/2003
Lawrence-Massachusetts11/05/2003
Clarkton-Georgia11/03/2003
Norcross-Georgia11/03/2003
Lowell-Massachusetts10/28/2003
Rainier-Washington10/28/2003
Olympia-Washington10/21/2003
Doraville-Georgia10/20/2003
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Worcester-Massachusetts12/16/2003
Government Jurisdictions Outside California That Have Supported The Heritage and Freedom Flag (69--Partial List)
Lacey-Washington10/09/2003
Quincy-Massachusetts10/08/2003
Grand Rapids-Michigan09/30/2003
Malden-Massachusetts09/16/2003
Tumwater-Washington09/16/2003
Rowley-Massachusetts09/15/2003
Oklahoma City-Oklahoma09/10/2003
Springfield-Massachusetts09/08/2003
Garland-Texas09/02/2003
Boston-Massachusetts07/30/2003
Fairfax-Virginia07/07/2003
Saint Paul-Minnesota06/24/2003
Houston-Texas06/18/2003
Holland-Michigan06/04/2003
Falls Church-Virginia04/14/2003
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US States and Foreign Jurisdictions That Have Supported The Heritage and Freedom Flag (12--Partial List)
Ohio State-07/30/05
Minnesota State-06/06/2005
Oklahoma State-02/24/2005
Texas State-11/11/2004
Florida State-10/29/2004
Virginia State-04/15/2004
Colorado State-04/11/2004
Georgia State-04/01/2004
Hawaii State-02/09/2004
Louisiana State-07/15/2003
Sydney-Australia-11/28/2004
Cabramatta-Australia-11/28/2004
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