Fulfill the oath to the Party
“There are three unforgettable events in my life: The first time I had the honor of joining the Party; the time I represented the fishing party members to attend the 5th National Party Congress; and most recently, I was awarded the 50-year Party membership badge,” – shared simply but proudly by Mr. Pham Dinh Duoc, a veteran party member in Hai Giang 1 block, Cua Lo ward, as an affirmation of a life of loyalty and fulfilling his oath to the Party.
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Gia Huy -Technique:Hong Toai• November 7, 2025
“There are three unforgettable events in my life: the first time I had the honor of joining the Party; the time I represented the fishing party members to attend the 5th National Party Congress; and most recently, I was awarded the 50-year Party membership badge,” - shared simply but proudly by Mr. Pham Dinh Duoc - a veteran party member in Hai Giang 1 block, Cua Lo ward, as an affirmation of a life of loyalty and fulfilling his oath to the Party.
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Holding the 50-year Party membership badge that had just been awarded, Mr. Pham Dinh Duoc (born in 1952)'s eyes lit up with emotion. Memories of more than half a century of struggle flooded back - the days of youth filled with ideals and a burning desire to stand in the ranks of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Born into a fishing family in Hai Binh block, Nghi Hai ward, Cua Lo town (old) now Cua Lo ward, from a young age Mr. Pham Dinh Duoc was familiar with the sound of waves and with the ships going out to sea. After graduating from the Fisheries College, he returned to work at Cua Hoi Fishing Enterprise under Nghe Tinh Fisheries Department.
From a young crew member, thanks to his sense of responsibility, dynamism and enthusiasm, he was trusted and appointed as deputy captain, then captain, and Secretary of the Youth Union of a pair of ships specializing in offshore exploitation.
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“A pair of ships had about 24 people, including cadres, workers, and youth union members, with a leading Party cell and an active Youth Union branch. Everyone was close-knit and loved each other like brothers. Wherever our pair of ships went, we were victorious!” – Mr. Duoc recalled.
Thanks to his exemplary work and pioneering activities, in 1975, at the age of 23, Mr. Pham Dinh Duoc was honored to be admitted to the Party. Not long after that, he was elected to the Party Committee of Cua Hoi Fishing Enterprise.
With 10 consecutive years as a grassroots emulation soldier, in March 1982, Mr. Pham Dinh Duoc was honored to be selected as a delegate of the fishing party members to attend the 5th National Party Congress - when he was only 30 years old.
“I was so happy I couldn’t sleep!” – Mr. Duoc said, his eyes filled with emotion as he recalled. “It was the first time I went to the capital, the first time I attended such an important event, and I was the youngest delegate of the Nghe Tinh delegation. I was both proud and moved, and felt a huge sense of responsibility. The Nghe Tinh Party delegation at that time was led by comrade Nguyen Ky Cam - Secretary of the Nghe Tinh Provincial Party Committee…” – Mr. Duoc shared.
The 5th National Congress of the Party has an important significance in the transition process to socialism in Vietnam, reflecting the Party's innovative thinking that is being formed. At the same time, it marks a new turning point in the Party's leadership on the path of fighting "All for the socialist Fatherland, for the happiness of the people".
Directly attending the Congress, young party member Pham Dinh Duoc deeply felt the spirit of solidarity and the desire for innovation spreading in every speech and every Resolution. He promised himself to turn the Party's Resolutions into concrete actions in life, spreading that spirit to his colleagues, people and the fishing community of his hometown.
To this day, in the small house in Hai Giang 1 block, he still keeps the black and white photo taken with the Nghe Tinh Party delegation at the 5th National Party Congress. "That is a sacred keepsake, a highlight of a party member's life." - He said, his voice slow but emotional.
The joy and pride of attending the National Party Congress became the motivation for Mr. Pham Dinh Duoc to successfully complete all assigned organizational tasks. Whether he was working or living in the village, he was always trusted by the Party and loved by the people for his exemplary spirit of "practicing what he preaches".
After retiring in 1993, he returned to live in Hai Giang 1 block. In 1997, trusted by the people, he was elected as block leader, and then held many other important positions such as member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee, Chairman of the Fatherland Front Committee of Nghi Hai ward (old). After retiring from the ward, he continued to work as Secretary of the Hai Giang 1 block Party Cell for two more terms.
In any position, he dared to think, to do, to take responsibility for the common good. People in Hai Giang 1 block still tell the story of his "bright daring". That was when the block did not have electricity, Mr. Pham Dinh Duoc, then the block leader, boldly borrowed tens of millions of dong from well-off households in the block to install electricity privately, and set up a management board to publicly disclose revenue and expenditure.
“Many people told me to be reckless, but I thought: Whatever is beneficial to the people, I must do. Luckily, I was supported by cadres, party members and people in the bloc. After only 1 year, I was able to repay the loan and make a profit,” he smiled gently.
Thanks to that pioneering work, Hai Giang 1 block has had stable civil electricity - becoming the first locality in Cua Lo ward to have electricity to every house and every alley.
Not only is he an energetic leader, he is also a nucleus of solidarity in the community. Hai Giang 1 Block has not only workers in the sea but also officials, civil servants and retirees. In the block, there is also a traditional fish sauce village, the people's education level is high, so all policies, strategies or movements of officials and people in the block are exemplary leaders.
With the joint efforts and unanimity of cadres, party members and people, Hai Giang 1 block became one of the first units of Cua Lo town (old), now Cua Lo ward, to be recognized as a "Provincial Cultural Village", leading many emulation movements: From building cultural, artistic and sports life to social and charitable activities.
According to Mr. Dang Quoc Dong - Head of Hai Giang 1 Block, Cua Lo Ward: Currently, the block has more than 300 households, more than 1,100 people, no more poor households, only a few near-poor households due to special circumstances. Generations of exemplary and prestigious party members like Mr. Pham Dinh Duoc are the support and example for cadres, party members and people to follow.
Now, although his hair is gray and his health is poor, Mr. Pham Dinh Duoc still maintains the spirit of a pioneering party member: simple, exemplary, and responsible. “The more the Party and the people trust and honor me, the greater my responsibility to set an example. The Party badge is not only a reward, but also a daily reminder - to keep my oath, to keep the integrity of a party member, to have faith in the Party's ideals, to contribute to building an increasingly rich and civilized homeland.” - Mr. Pham Dinh Duoc emotionally shared.
And with that steadfast belief, the party member who attended the National Party Congress expressed his belief and expectation: "The upcoming 14th National Party Congress will have breakthroughs, bringing the country's development to new heights."
