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HI HR30
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Mark Takai
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AI Summary
- Recognizes four Korean War veterans organizations in Hawaii in observance of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War's conclusion in 1953
- Honors the Korean War Veterans Association Hawaii Chapter 1 (formed August 1994), which has expanded to five chapters across all Hawaiian islands and is recognized as the key Korean War Veterans organization in the state
- Acknowledges the 5th Regimental Combat Team, which was stationed at Schofield Barracks when the war began and deployed to Korea on July 25, 1950, serving with multiple divisions during the conflict
- Recognizes the Military Order of the Purple Heart (chartered by Congress in 1958) and the Korean War Veterans Association Aloha Chapter (formed 1996 with over 60 Korean military veterans who became American citizens) for supporting veterans and their families
- Expresses deep appreciation to all Korean War veterans for their dedicated service to the nation
Legislative Description
Korean War Veterans Associations; 60th Anniversary
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
2/19/2014
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