House Resolution 2003 Summary

• Honors foreign interpreters who have served alongside United States and allied military forces in conflict zones since the Afghan War began in 2001
• Recognizes interpreters' critical roles in translating, providing cultural guidance, and offering real-time intelligence during military operations
• Acknowledges the dangers faced by interpreters and their families, particularly after the fall of Kabul in August 2021, when they became targets for their association with the United States
• Commends these interpreters for their sacrifices and loyalty in supporting the preservation of freedom worldwide
• Adopted unanimously by the Arizona House of Representatives on March 10, 2022