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HI HCR32
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/1/2019
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ichiyama
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Public Safety, Sheriff Division, to fly the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag year-round at the Hawaii State Capitol.
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References U.S. Public Law 101-355, passed by the 101st Congress, which officially designated the POW/MIA flag as the symbol of the nation's commitment to resolving the fates of Americans still missing or unaccounted for in Southeast Asia.
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Notes that federal law requires the POW/MIA flag to be flown on six national holidays at major buildings including the White House, U.S. Capitol, and military installations.
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Emphasizes the flag's importance as a constant, visible reminder of American prisoners of war and those missing in action, and notes the flag already flies at state capitols in multiple states.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor of Hawaii and the Director of Public Safety.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Display Of The Prisoner Of War And Missing In Action Flag At The State Capitol.
POW/MIA Flag
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, DeCoite, Holt, McKelvey excused (4).
3/27/2019