June 4, 1975
Page 17035
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE MAINE LEGISLATURE CONCERNING AID TO VIETNAMESE REFUGEES
Mr. MUSKIE. Mr. President, the 107th Maine Legislature recently adopted a joint resolution memorializing Congress to provide sufficient financial aid to Vietnamese refugees, and offering the State of Maine's assistance in the resettlement effort. On behalf of Senator HATHAWAY and myself, I ask unanimous consent that this Joint Resolution be printed in the RECORD.
There being no objection, the resolution was ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as follows:
JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO AID AND ASSIST VIETNAMESE REFUGEES
We, your Memorialists, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Maine in the One Hundred and Seventh Legislative Session assembled, most respectfully present and petition the President and Congress of the United States as follows:
Whereas, the Governor of this State, with whom We, your Memorialists concur, has offered to do all within the capacity of this State to assist in the resettlement of Vietnamese refugees; and
Whereas, it is in the best, most noble and strongest tradition of the American people to provide succor and shelter to those who, for whatever reason, are forced to flee their homeland; now, therefore, be it
Resolved: That We, your Memorialists, respectfully request that the United States Government live up to its most noble traditions by providing sufficient financial aid to resettle Vietnamese refugees in peace and dignity; and be it further
Resolved: That We, your Memorialists, request guidance as to how the State of Maine can best support the efforts of the United States Government in resettling Vietnamese refugees, knowing that our citizens will offer their time, their homes and other means, to assist these refugees in their time of need; and be it further
Resolved: That suitable copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the Secretary of State to the Honorable Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress and to each member of the Maine Congressional Delegation and to such organizations in this State as may be assembled to aid and assist in the resettlement of Vietnamese refugees.