HI SR97

Requests the Mayor and Council of the City and County of Honolulu to recognize and honor General John H. Rogers, Jr. for his humanitarian work and dedicate a plaque commemorating his efforts.

Recognizes Rogers' service in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1972, including Vietnam War service, and his retirement as a Master Sergeant on June 1, 1988, with awards including the Bronze Star Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with six campaign stars.

Acknowledges Rogers' founding of FACES-USA (Foundation for Amerasian Children Emergency Support) in response to discovering American-Asian orphans in Vietnam, including establishing orphanages and safe houses beginning with the first halfway house opened May 2, 1989.

Credits Rogers with organizing the 1996 National Veterans Rights March and founding BRAVO HAWAII to support veterans through programs including "Stand Downs," meals for homeless veterans, and Hawaii's first "Homeless Veterans Transitional Center" opened in Wahiawa on April 26, 1997.

Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the Mayor and Council of the City and County of Honolulu.