AK HCR16

Requests Governor to proclaim September 7, 2009, as Senator Daniel Inouye Day to honor the Hawaii senator's service to the country and Alaska

Recognizes Inouye's military service, including Medal of Honor for heroism with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II, where he lost his right arm

Acknowledges Inouye as third most senior member of U.S. Senate, serving on Senate Committee on Appropriations and championing concerns of veterans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and American Indians

Highlights Inouye's support for Alaska's interests, including opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain, supporting national missile defense, and opposing Eielson Air Force Base closure

Directs copies be sent to Inouye, other Hawaii and Alaska congressional delegations, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, and former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens