This House resolution recognizes the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. It notes that hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese fled the communist regime, resettled in the United States, and built communities across the country. The resolution mentions evacuation efforts such as Operation Frequent Wind, Operation Babylift, Operation New Life, and Operation New Arrivals. It also references the 1975 Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act and the roughly $455,000,000 allocated then to help refugees. The text honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans, their advocacy for freedom and human rights, and the service of members of the United States Armed Forces and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. It encourages citizens to solemnly observe Black April and remember those who served and those who died.
The resolution asks people to remember the Fall of Saigon and Black April on April 30. It honors Vietnamese American communities and their contributions. It asks citizens to observe the day and remember the service and sacrifice of those involved in the Vietnam War.
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Supporters say the resolution recognizes the historical importance of Black April, honors Vietnamese Americans and their contributions, reaffirms support for democracy and human rights, and honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. and South Vietnamese forces.
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