[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 737 Introduced in House (IH)]







108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 737

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Guam during World 
                                War II.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 21, 2004

Ms. Bordallo submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                       the Committee on Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Guam during World 
                                War II.

Whereas Guam was attacked by Imperial Japanese Forces on December 8, 1941, at 
        the same time that Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked, the different 
        dates owing to the International Date Line;
Whereas Guam was subsequently invaded by enemy forces on December 10, 1941, and 
        occupied until liberation on July 21, 1944;
Whereas the people of Guam suffered a brutal occupation due to their steadfast 
        loyalty to the United States;
Whereas, during the 32-month occupation, the people of Guam suffered atrocities, 
        such as forced labor, forced march, internment, injury, and death, 
        including public executions; and
Whereas the loyalty and courage of the people of Guam during this period in 
        American history serves as an inspiration for all Americans: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the year 2004 as the 60th anniversary of the 
        Liberation of Guam during World War II;
            (2) recognizes the extraordinary heroism and steadfast 
        loyalty exhibited by the people of Guam who endured the 
        occupation;
            (3) recognizes the bravery and courage of all members of 
        the United States Armed Forces who participated in the battle 
        to recapture and liberate Guam, and all veterans who fought in 
        the Pacific Theater during World War II;
            (4) encourages the American people to commemorate the 
        Liberation of Guam and to observe the anniversary of the 
        significant battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II; 
        and
            (5) requests the Secretary of the Interior to establish 
        commemorative programs honoring the liberators and the people 
        of Guam at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park in 
        Guam.
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