HR 4649

In Committee

House

Southeast Asian refugees

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Southeast Asian refugee resettlement.

Introduced (completed)
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Committee (current stage)
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Floor Vote (not started)
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Opposite Chamber (not started)
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Governor (not started)
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Signed (not started)

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Introduced: April 6, 2025

Last Action: April 7, 2025

Status: H Adopted

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This resolution honors the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in Washington State and celebrates the state’s historical humanitarian response to the 1975 refugee crisis. It also reaffirms Washington’s commitment to supporting refugees and upholding values of compassion and inclusion.

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian (Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian, and Hmong) refugee resettlement in Washington State.
Acknowledges Washington's historical response to the 1975 refugee crisis, including Governor Daniel Evans's leadership and the arrival of the first refugees at Camp Murray.
Recognizes the role of federal programs like Operation Babylift and the Presidential Refugee Advisory Committee, and highlights the arrival of a Pan Am 747 carrying 407 orphans at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on April 6, 1975.
Affirms Washington’s ongoing commitment to compassion, inclusion, and support for refugees seeking safety and opportunity.
Notes that by Christmas 1975, over 4,000 Southeast Asian refugees had settled in Washington, making it the fifth-largest Indochinese refugee population in the U.S.

Who is affected

Southeast Asian refugees and their families — Honors Southeast Asian refugees who settled in Washington starting in 1975 and acknowledges their contributions to the state's cultural and economic life.
Washington state residents and communities — Recognizes the state's historical role in welcoming and supporting refugees, reinforcing Washington's commitment to humanitarian values.
State government officials and agencies (e.g., Office of the Governor, Department of Social and Health Services) — Highlights the work of state leaders and agencies involved in refugee resettlement efforts in the 1970s and beyond.
Refugee resettlement and advocacy organizations — Encourages continued support for refugees and asylum seekers through public awareness and policy alignment with humanitarian principles.

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HR 4649

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