by State Rep. J. Eggleston
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March 30 was Vietnam Veterans Day. This year the members of the Missouri House of Representatives welcomed some of our state’s greatest heroes to the State Capitol to be honored for their service to this country. These Vietnam veterans traveled to Jefferson City to be recognized during our annual observance of the holiday.
For nearly two hours on Thursday morning, House members brought more than 100 veterans onto the House floor to honor and thank them for their service. The celebration included presentations of official House Courtesy Resolutions to all the attendees.
These resolutions are meant to honor the accomplishments and the service of the state’s Vietnam veterans. All of the veterans in attendance ended the event by gathering for a picture in front of the Speaker’s dais as the members of the Missouri House offered their thanks and applause.
During the event, House members also paused to honor one of their own as they presented State Rep. Pat Conway (St. Joseph) with an official resolution that recognizes him for his leadership in creating the state Vietnam Veterans Day. Conway played a pivotal role in securing passage of HB1128 in 2012.
The law designates March 30 of each year as Vietnam Veterans Day in recognition of the courage and patriotism of those who served during the Vietnam Conflict. Conway has organized the Vietnam Veterans Day events in the House Chamber each year, and is himself a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict.
During the ceremony, members stood and applauded Conway for all that he has done to honor and recognize Missouri’s veterans.
Besides Rep. Conway, Rep. Lindall Shumake (Hannibal) and Rep. Ira Anders (Independence) are also Vietnam veterans. On behalf of all members of the Missouri House of Representatives, we thank all of our veterans for their service to our country and our communities.