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The memorandum discusses a resolution for the City of San José to recognize the Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Republic of Vietnam as a digital emoji. The resolution aims to support the Vietnamese-American community by advocating for the inclusion of this flag, which symbolizes freedom and resilience, in digital communication. It highlights the historical significance of the flag and the disparity between it and the current Vietnamese flag emoji. The resolution calls on the Unicode Consortium and digital platforms to adopt this flag as an emoji.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council of San José.
It recommends adopting a resolution recognizing the Heritage and Freedom Flag of Vietnam in the digital world.
The resolution aims to support the Vietnamese-American community's cultural representation.
It emphasizes the historical significance of the Yellow Flag with Three Red Stripes.
The resolution calls for action from the Unicode Consortium and digital platforms to include this flag as an emoji.
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COUNCIL AGENDA : 5/20/2025 FILE : 25-521 ITEM : 2.18 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: May 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Advocacy for Digital Representation of the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as an Emoji Recommendation As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 23, 2025, adopt a resolution of the Council of the City of San José recognizing the Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Republic of Vietnam (The Yellow Flag with Three Red Stripes) in the Digital World. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor, Doan, Casey & Salas) [Rules Committee referral 4/23/2025- Item C.1] RULES COMMITTEE: ITEM: 4/26/2025 C.1 TO: RULES AND OPEN FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Councilmember Bien Doan Councilmember George Casey Councilmember Carl Salas SUBJECT: See Below Approved DATE: April 17, 2025 Date: SUBJECT: A Resolution of the San José City Council to recognize the Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Republic of Vietnam (The Yellow Flag with Three Red Stripes) in the Digital World. RECOMMENDATION Agendize for...
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This resolution recognizes the Yellow Flag with Three Red Stripes, the heritage and freedom flag of the Republic of Vietnam, and calls for its inclusion as an official emoji to represent the Vietnamese-American community. It emphasizes the importance of cultural symbols and inclusivity in digital communication.
Key points
The City of San José values diversity and the representation of its Vietnamese-American community.
The Yellow Flag with Three Red Stripes symbolizes hope, freedom, and democracy for Vietnamese refugees.
The resolution calls upon the Unicode Consortium to consider adding the Yellow Flag as an official emoji.
It urges social media and digital platforms to integrate the Yellow Flag emoji to promote inclusivity.
The resolution reaffirms the city's commitment to advocating for cultural symbols significant to diverse communities.
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NVF:NXN:JMD 4/17/2025 RESOLUTION NO. _______ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE RECOGNIZING THE HERITAGE AND FREEDOM FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM (THE YELLOW FLAG WITH THREE RED STRIPES) IN THE DIGITAL WORLD WHEREAS, the City of San José values diversity, inclusivity, and the representation of its many vibrant communities, including the Vietnamese-American population, that plays a vital role in shaping the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the City; and WHEREAS, the Vietnamese-American community in San José and around the world deeply cherishes the heritage, culture, and history of Vietnam, particularly as it relates to the symbols of freedom, democracy, and the pursuit of human rights; and WHEREAS, the flag used by many members of Vietnamese diaspora, including those who fled Vietnam during and after the fall of Saigon is the Yellow Flag with Three Red Stripes most referred to as the “Flag of the Republic of Vietnam”. This flag was officially recognized in 1956 and is a symbol of the former Republic of Vietnam and a banner of hope, freedom, and democracy for millions of Vietnamese refugees; and WHEREAS, the Yellow Flag with Three Red Stripes has...