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Matter SCC-128880

Adopt Commendation for the Vietnamese American Roundtable on the occasion of its 2026 Black April Commemoration for its steadfast commitment to not only celebrating and sharing Vietnamese and Vietnamese American traditions, customs, and experiences, but also helping the Vietnamese American community pay homage to the perilous journeys that their families embarked upon in searching for freedom. (Duong/Arenas)

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This document is a commendation for the Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR) on the occasion of its 2026 Black April Commemoration. It highlights VAR's commitment to celebrating Vietnamese and Vietnamese American traditions and helping the community honor their families' journeys for freedom.

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  • Commendation for the Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR)
  • Occasion: 2026 Black April Commemoration
  • Focus on celebrating Vietnamese traditions and honoring family journeys for freedom
  • Submitted by Supervisor Betty Duong and Vice President Sylvia Arenas
  • Board of Supervisors includes Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, and Margaret Abe-Koga

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128880 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Commendation for the Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR) RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for the Vietnamese American Roundtable on the occasion of its 2026 Black April Commemoration for its steadfast commitment to not only celebrating and sharing Vietnamese and Vietnamese American traditions, customs, and experiences, but also helping the Vietnamese American community pay homage to the perilous journeys that their families embarked upon in searching for freedom. (Duong/Arenas) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1
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Commendation for Vietnamese American Roundtable

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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County recognizes the Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR) for its contributions to the Vietnamese American community and for hosting the 2026 Black April Commemoration, which reflects on the Fall of Saigon and honors the community's history and resilience.

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  • The Republic of Viet Nam ceased to exist on April 30, 1975, leading to the displacement of many families.
  • Santa Clara County is one of three designated refugee resettlement sites for the Vietnamese diaspora.
  • San Jose has the largest Vietnamese population outside of Viet Nam.
  • The Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR) is a nonprofit organization that supports the Vietnamese American community through various programs.
  • The 2026 Black April Commemoration will be hosted by VAR to honor the legacy of the Vietnamese American community.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 80D71 DF6-AF49-4713-875D-OF02DOF40AB8 WHEREAS, on April 30, 1975, the Republic of Viet Nam ceased to exist following the Fall of Saigon, forcing tens of thousands of families to flee their homeland and seek refuge abroad; WHEREAS, since 1975, Santa Clara Cow1ty has served as one of three congressionally designated refugee resettlement sites for the Vietnamese diaspora, with San Jose now home to the largest Vietnamese population outside of Viet Nam. The Vietnamese American community has flourished in Santa Clara County over the past fifty years, making invaluable contributions to the region ' s economy, culture, and overall quality of life ; WHEREAS, the Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR), a nonprofit organization founded in San Jose, has played a vital role in uplifting and empowering the Vietnamese American community through civic engagement, leadership development, cultural preservation, and intergenerational dialogue, organizing programs such as SEEDS, the Black April Commemoration, and the Lunar New Year, San Jose celebration to foster unity and amp lify community voices ; and WHEREAS, on April 30, 2026, the Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR) is...