PROCLAMATION
by the
Governor of the State of California

WHEREAS, beginning in 1950 and ending with troop evacuations in 1975, the Vietnam War was the longest conflict in American history; and

WHEREAS, 324,400 Californians served in the Vietnam War, putting their lives on the line for the cause of freedom; and

WHEREAS, during the Vietnam War, more than 18,000 Californians were wounded and 5,822 were killed; and

WHEREAS,, although our nation was divided in its support of the Vietnam War, we must pledge to never forget the outstanding strength, service and sacrifice of those who fought to defend democracy, human dignity and the right to self-determination; and

WHEREAS,, the year 2000 marks the 25 Ih Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS,, the Welcome Home Day Foundation has set aside October 20, 2000, as a day to pay tribute to and welcome home those brave women and men who have answered the call of America's highest duty;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GRAY DAVIS, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim October 20, 2000 as "Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Day" in California.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 26th day of June 2000.

Gray Davis
Governor of California

Bill Jones
Secretary of State

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