The House Concurrent Resolution honors Vermont Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1971. This exposure has led to serious health issues, including various cancers and other life-threatening conditions, resulting in the deaths of over 300,000 veterans nationwide. While the federal Agent Orange Act of 1991 provides some health care coverage for affected veterans, it does not recognize their sacrifices in a manner comparable to recipients of the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor.

The resolution also acknowledges the efforts of the Orange Heart Medal Foundation, Inc., founded by Ken Gamble, a Vietnam War veteran affected by Agent Orange. The Foundation has created the Orange Heart Medal to honor these veterans, distributing thousands of medals and establishing a memorial in Springfield, Tennessee. The Vermont General Assembly expresses its gratitude for the service of these veterans and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Foundation and a designated individual.