HJR 16-1004 Summary

• Recognizes the bravery and sacrifice of the U.S.S. Pueblo crew, which was attacked by North Korea on January 23, 1968, resulting in one crew member killed and 82 crew members and civilian oceanographers captured for eleven months.

• The U.S.S. Pueblo, named after Pueblo, Colorado, remains in commission with the U.S. Navy but continues to be held by North Korea and operates as a museum in Pyongyang.

• Calls for Kim Jong Un and the North Korean government to return the U.S.S. Pueblo to the United States.

• Designates January 23 each year as "U.S.S. Pueblo Day" to remember and honor the crew.

• Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Governor, Congressional leadership, and Colorado's Congressional delegation.