HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-080PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF GER VANG
WHERE AS, Ger Vang served as director of the LAO Family Empowerment of Stockton for many years, and
WHERE AS, Ger Vang coordinated with the Hmong communities throughout the United States to raise funds and
build the late General Vang Pao's grand statue inside the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds which was unveiled in 2016,
and
WHERE AS, Ger Vang earned a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from California State University Chico,
and
WHERE AS, Ger Vang served as a Coordinator for the Butte County Community Action Agency where he worked
in cooperation with the City of Oroville to address and resolve racial issues between the Hmong and African American
communities, and
WHERE AS, Ger Vang served as the Director of the Lao Veterans of America, Inc. of Oroville. During his tenure
he was able to secure a building to be used as a Hmong museum and community center, and worked tirelessly to re-
establish the Lao Veterans of America, Inc. as a non-profit, and
WHERE AS, Ger Vang served on the original advisory boards for the establishment of the Southside Community
Center and Riverbend Park, and
WHERE AS, Ger Vang was a dedicated father, grandfather, and educator, and
NOW, THERFORE; BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby express their deep
appreciation for the exemplary service and dedication of Ger Vang during his time serving the community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 25th day of July, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Durfee, Ritter, Teeter and Chair Kimmelshue
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None°
Tod Kierr mels ue, Chair
Butte I Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Cie of the Board upervisors
By:
Deputy