REMARKS
Council Member Holden introduces Resolution 441 for Vietnam Veterans Day
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Council Member Robert F. Holden, chair of the Committee on Veterans, opens the meeting and introduces Resolution 441, which aims to designate March 29th annually as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York City. He emphasizes the importance of honoring veterans and their families, particularly in light of recent observances.
- The resolution is sponsored by Council Member Kristy Marmorato
- Holden notes the timeliness of the resolution, given the recent Veterans Day and National Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month
- He quotes President Biden on the importance of supporting veterans and their families
Robert F. Holden
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Thank you, sergeant.
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Good morning.
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I am council member Robert Holden, chair of the Committee on Veterans.
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Today, the committee will vote on resolution number 441 sponsored by council member Christy Mamarado designating March 29th annually as Vietnam Veterans Day in the city of New York.
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This day, we will honor the bravery and sacrifice of the Americans who serve and recognize the past and present dedication of their families and caregivers.
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The committee originally heard this resolution on June 18, 2024.
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As we just honored Veterans, day this week and observe November as National Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month, this resolution is a timely recognition of our service members and their families.
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In this proclamation commemorating this month, president Biden said, to all the mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, sons and daughters, spouses and partners, and loved ones who stand alongside our veterans and service members, you are the solid steel spine that bears up under every burden and the courageous heart that rises to every challenge.
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Our nation has only one truly truly sacred obligation to prepare those we send into harm's way and care for them and their families while they are deployed and when they return home.
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And now I I would like to ask council member Mamarado to provide remarks on her resolution.
