NC H970

Urges Congress to enact legislation designating at least one U.S. city annually as an "American World War II Heritage City" based on contributions to the war effort and preservation of WWII history.

Proposes Wilmington, North Carolina as the first city to receive this designation, citing its role as a wartime boomtown and "Defense Capital of the State."

Highlights Wilmington's WWII contributions including training all five military services, the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company's construction of 243 cargo vessels with 23,000 employees, and dispatch of thousands of military personnel.

Notes Wilmington's preservation efforts including the World War II Battleship North Carolina memorial (since 1961), the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, and the World War II Wilmington Home Front Coalition established in 2000.

Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit the resolution to each member of North Carolina's congressional delegation.