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WHEREAS, from 1961 to 1975, more than 40,000 Hmong individuals were recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to fight alongside American soldiers in the Secret War, a vital part of the Vietnam War, in Laos; and
WHEREAS, the fall of Long Cheng 46 years ago forced thousands of Hmong to flee Laos to seek refuge from persecution; and
WHEREAS, many Hmong war refugees and their families immigrated to other countries, including the United States, and to Wisconsin where today Appleton is home to more than 3,000 Hmong residents; and
WHEREAS, we honor the legacy of the Hmong people who served, were wounded, or lost their lives in battle to ensure America remains the land of the free, knowing we forever owe a debt of gratitude for their sacrifice; and