Subdivision 1. Purpose. 1,072 of the people whose names are listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., were from the state of Minnesota. Many other Minnesotans are surviving Vietnam veterans. This section is enacted as a way for Minnesotans to show their pride and gratitude, recall the veterans' accomplishments, and thank Minnesota's Vietnam veterans for their unselfish devotion to duty.
Subd. 2. Designation. March 29 is Vietnam Veterans Day in Minnesota.
History:2008 c 164 s 1