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Resolution Recognizing Hmong Hist ry Month
Whereas, our community recognizes the Lao-Hmong, which means "free people," for their dedicated
service and valiant support of the Armed Forces of the United States of America and its allies during the
Vietnam War serving in the "Secret Army" funded by the CIA, which included Special Guerilla Units and
other Special Forces, to thwart the Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese Army in Laos, Cambodia and
Thailand from 1960— 1975;
Whereas, the members of this Laotian hill tribe are known for their warrior traditions, loyalty and
bravery, evidenced by the guarding of United States personnel and Air Force radar installations; gathering
critical intelligence on enemy movement and operations; performing rescue missions to save downed
United States pilots; and fighting in conventional and guerilla combat against overwhelming forces,
including several North Vietnamese divisions, to disrupt the flow of troops and supplies along the Ho Chi
Minh Trail;
Whereas, a conservative estimate of over 35,000 brave Lao-Flmong men, women and children lost
their lives, more than 50,000 were wounded, and more than 2,500 are missing in action, which does not
include the devastating loss of life in excess of 30,000, when the Lao-Hmong fell victim to retributive
ethnic cleansing starting in 1975 and continuing to this day; nor the thousands forced into re-education
camps or who perished attempting to cross the Mekong River into Thailand;
Whereas, in addition to the devastation to their homes and way of life, thousands of Lao-Hmong
soldiers and their families became a country-less people when they commenced their perilous flight to
seek safe refuge in other countries such as Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, France, Japan, New
Zealand and the United States—a mass exodus that continues to this day; and
Whereas, the Butte County Board of Supervisors recognize the heroic and significant contributions
made to the United States during fighting efforts in Laos and the exemplary way the Lao-Hmongs have
assimilated into and contributed to our American way of life.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes the month
of September 2015 as Hmong History Month and reaffirms our commitment to respect and honor these
men, women and children who served the United States with loyalty and bravery.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 25th day of August, 2015,
by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk, Lambert and Chair Teeter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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NOT VOTING: None
Doug Teeter, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors