May 14 of each year is designated as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Remembrance Day in honor of Southeast Asians, Americans, and their allies who served, suffered, sacrificed, or died in the Secret War in Laos during the Vietnam War in the years 1961 to 1975 in support of the armed forces of the United States, and in recognition of the significance of May 14, 1975, the last day that the overall American-trained Hmong command structure over the Special Guerrilla Units in Laos was operational. At least 35,000 Hmong Special Guerrilla soldiers lost their lives protecting trapped, lost, or captured American soldiers and pilots in Laos and Vietnam. One-half of the Hmong population in Laos perished as a result of the American Secret War in Laos. Ethnic Hmong men, women, and children in Laos faced persecution and forced reeducation in seminar camps after their American support ended. Despite the tremendous cost and sacrifices in the war, the Hmong remain proud to stand by the values of freedom and justice that America symbolizes. Those who survived escaped to western countries to start a new life. Each year, the governor shall issue a proclamation honoring the observance.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 10 - 12B — Government Miscellany
Chapter 10 — Multiple Branches Or Offices; Observances
Section 10.01 — Space For Constitutional Offices; Additional Duties.
Section 10.09 — Officers Appointed By Governor, Terms.
Section 10.30 — Employees Compensation Revolving Fund Reimbursement.
Section 10.37 — Holding Two Appointive Offices.
Section 10.43 — Telephone Use; Approval.
Section 10.44 — House, Senate, Court, Elected Office Budgets; How Treated.
Section 10.45 — Budgets; Information.
Section 10.46 — Telephone Records Public.
Section 10.47 — Telephone Service; Oversight.
Section 10.50 — Ethnic American Day.
Section 10.51 — Hunting Heritage Week.
Section 10.555 — Cesar Chavez Day.
Section 10.56 — Four Chaplains Day.
Section 10.565 — Hire A Veteran Month.
Section 10.57 — Mighty Eighth Air Force Week.
Section 10.571 — Military Spouses And Families Day.
Section 10.575 — Medal Of Honor Day.
Section 10.576 — Pow And Mia Recognition Day.
Section 10.578 — Veterans Suicide Prevention And Awareness Day.
Section 10.58 — Combat Wounded Veterans Purple Heart Day.
Section 10.5805 — Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Remembrance Day.
Section 10.581 — Genocide Awareness And Prevention Month.
Section 10.582 — Veterans' Voices Month.
Section 10.583 — Atomic Veterans Day.
Section 10.584 — Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
Section 10.585 — Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.
Section 10.59 — Dr. Norman E. Borlaug World Food Prize Day.
Section 10.595 — Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week.
Section 10.596 — General John Vessey Day.
Section 10.597 — American Allies Day.
Section 10.60 — Public Websites And Publications.
Section 10.65 — Government-to-government Relationship With Tribal Governments.