FALL OF SAIGON-48 YEARS House SponsorsRep. Hoan Huynh-Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer-Harry Benton-Stephanie A. Kifowit-Mark L. Walker, Jehan Gordon-Booth, Kevin John Olickal and Matt Hanson 5/18/2023HouseResolution Adopted Honors the contributions of Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans to the United States and their values of upholding human rights, freedom, and democracy and recognizes the sacrifices made in order to support these values, including losses of family, home, and life. Honors the courage, dignity, strength, and resilience of Vietnamese refugees who were forced to flee their home to escape persecution and rebuild their lives and recognizes the need to build empathy and understanding for the plight of refugees. Urges all Illinoisans to take time to learn about the history and contributions of Vietnamese and Vietnamese American people to Illinois and the United States. 4/25/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh 4/26/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/26/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly 4/26/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer 4/26/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. 4/26/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton 4/26/2023HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly 4/26/2023HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. 4/26/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 4/26/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker 4/27/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth 4/27/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal 4/27/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson 5/2/2023HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee 5/10/2023HouseRecommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 5/10/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions 5/18/2023HouseResolution Adopted