Adopt Commendation for the United Vietnamese American Community of Northern California on the occasion of its 2026 Black April Commemoration for its role in fostering unity within the Vietnamese American community and advocating for the remembrance of their shared history. (Duong/Lee)

This document is a commendation for the United Vietnamese American Community of Northern California, recognizing its role in fostering unity within the Vietnamese American community and advocating for the remembrance of their shared history during the 2026 Black April Commemoration.

Key points

• Issued by the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.
• Supervisorial District Two represented by Supervisor Betty Duong.
• Recommended action to adopt the commendation.
• Co-authored by Supervisor Betty Duong and President Otto Lee.
• Board members include Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, and Margaret Abe-Koga.
• County Executive is James R. Williams.

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The document is a commendation recognizing the United Vietnamese American Community of Northern California for its contributions and for hosting the 2026 Black April Commemoration. It highlights the history of the Vietnamese diaspora in Santa Clara County since the Fall of Saigon in 1975, the establishment of the community organization in 2023, and its mission to preserve Vietnamese heritage and promote civic engagement. The commendation acknowledges the community's role in honoring their history and contributions over the past fifty years.

Key points

• The Republic of Viet Nam ceased to exist on April 30, 1975, leading to a significant Vietnamese diaspora.
• Santa Clara County is a designated refugee resettlement site for the Vietnamese community, with San Jose housing the largest Vietnamese population outside of Viet Nam.
• The United Vietnamese American Community of Northern California was established in 2023 and consists of over fifty nonprofit organizations and community leaders.
• The organization focuses on preserving Vietnamese heritage, promoting democracy, and fostering civic engagement.
• The 2026 Black April Commemoration will reflect on the Fall of Saigon and honor the contributions of the Vietnamese American community.
• The commendation was passed and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County.

Limitations

• The document appears to be a draft as it contains placeholders and unresolved formatting issues.
• There are unresolved placeholders in the commendation text, such as the name of the organization in Vietnamese.

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