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Matter ROGC 26-142

Approval of the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Raising for District 7’s Black April Commemoration. (Doan)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 26 Mar 2026
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ROGC 26-142
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
26 Mar 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:22

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Memorandum from Doan

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This memorandum from Councilmember Bien Doan recommends the approval of the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Raising for District 7’s Black April commemoration on April 30, 2026, and suggests placing the item on the April 7, 2026 City Council Agenda for action. The flag symbolizes the unity of the Vietnamese people and serves as a remembrance of the loss of South Vietnam’s independence. The display of the flag is permitted under Council Policy and is recognized as the official flag of the Vietnamese-American community in San Jose.

Key points
  • Recommendation to approve the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Raising for Black April commemoration on April 30, 2026.
  • Item to be placed on the April 7, 2026 City Council Agenda.
  • The flag symbolizes the unity of the Vietnamese people and honors those affected by the fall of Saigon.
  • Display of the flag is permitted under Council Policy 2-1.
  • The City of San Jose recognizes the flag as the official flag of the Vietnamese-American community.

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RULES COMMITTEE: 4/1/2026 ITEM: B.4 TO: RULES AND OPEN FROM: Councilmember Bien Doan GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved DATE: March 26, 2026 Date: 4/1/2026 SUBJECT: Approval of the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Raising for District 7’s Black April Commemoration RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Raising for District 7’s Black April commemoration on April 30, 2026. 2. Place the item on the April 7, 2026 City Council Agenda for action. BACKGROUND The Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom flag, also known as the flag of the Republic of Vietnam, was first adopted in 1948 and features a yellow background with three horizontal red stripes, symbolizing the unity of the Vietnamese people across the north, central, and south regions. It became the official flag of South Vietnam until the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marking the end of the Vietnam War. Many Vietnamese communities around the world fly this flag on Black April to remember the loss of South Vietnam’s independence and to honor the struggles and sacrifices of those who fled or suffered under communist rule. Flying the flag serves as a symbol of remembrance, resilience, and...