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HI HCR8

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Linda Ichiyama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request the Department of Public Safety, Sheriff Division to display the POW/MIA flag at the Hawaii State Capitol on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and National POW/MIA Recognition Day each year

  • Recognize that U.S. Public Law 101-355 designated the POW/MIA flag as "the symbol of our Nation's concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia"

  • Note that federal law requires the flag to be flown on six national holidays at major U.S. buildings including the White House, U.S. Capitol, and military installations

  • Acknowledge that the flag currently flies at state capitols throughout the country as a constant reminder of American prisoners of war and missing in action military personnel

  • Direct transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the Governor and 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

Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 930).

4/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs4/12/2022
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/29/2022
Corrections, Military, & Veterans2/4/2022

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