The Senate resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Hmong exodus from Laos, which occurred on May 14, 1975, following the end of the Secret War. It acknowledges the significant contributions of Hmong and Lao soldiers, organized into Special Guerilla Units (SGU), who fought alongside the United States against communist forces from 1961 to 1975. The resolution highlights the establishment of the Long Cheng air base, the critical roles played by the Hmong in military operations, and the tragic consequences they faced after Laos fell under communist control, leading to the flight of tens of thousands of Hmong and Lao refugees to the United States.

On this anniversary, the resolution honors the service and sacrifices of over 40,000 SGU members and pays tribute to the estimated 35,000 soldiers who lost their lives in the fight for freedom and democracy. It recognizes the Hmong community's journey from a war-torn nation to the United States, celebrating their contributions to the freedoms enjoyed in Minnesota and across the country. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an authenticated copy to be transmitted to SGU veterans and their families.