That the Senate—
designates March 29, 2017, as “Vietnam Veterans Day”;
honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces in Vietnam or in support of operations in Vietnam during war and during peace;
encourages States and local governments to designate March 29, 2017, as “Vietnam Veterans Day”; and
encourages the people of the United States to observe Vietnam Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that—
provide the appreciation that veterans of the Vietnam War deserve;
demonstrate the resolve that the people of the United States shall never forget the sacrifices and service of a generation of veterans who served in the Vietnam War;
promote awareness of the faithful service and contributions of the veterans of the Vietnam War—
during service in the United States Armed Forces; and
to the communities of the veterans since returning home;
promote awareness of the importance of entire communities empowering veterans and the families of veterans in helping the veterans readjust to civilian life after service in the United States Armed Forces; and
promote opportunities for veterans of the Vietnam War—
to assist younger veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in rehabilitation from wounds, both seen and unseen; and
to support the reintegration of younger veterans into civilian life.