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 and the critical roles played by the Hmong in various military operations, including rescuing American pilots and defending key territories. After the fall of Laos to communist control, many Hmong and Lao SGU members faced persecution, leading to their flight to the United States, with the first families arriving in Minnesota in November 1975.

On this milestone anniversary, the resolution honors the sacrifices of over 40,000 SGU members and commemorates the estimated 35,000 soldiers who lost their lives in the fight for freedom and democracy. It pays tribute to the resilience and contributions of the Hmong community in Minnesota and across the United States, recognizing their journey from a war-torn nation to a new life in America. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an authenticated copy to be shared with SGU veterans and their families.