Bill Text: GA HR2036 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Citizen Stamp Advisory Committee; issue all-Hispanic 65th Infantry Regiment stamp; urge

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-04-21 - House Second Readers [HR2036 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2036-Introduced.html

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10 LC 94 3073

House Resolution 2036

By: Representative Marin of the 96th

A RESOLUTION

Urging the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service to issue a United States postal stamp commemorating the heroism of the only all-Hispanic unit of the United States Army, the 65th Infantry Regiment; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, nicknamed "The Borinqueneers," the 65th Infantry Regiment was created in 1899 by the United States Congress as a segregated unit composed primarily of Puerto Ricans; and

WHEREAS, the Borinqueneer nickname originated from the word "Borinquen," the word given to Puerto Rico by its original inhabitants, the Taino Indians; and

WHEREAS, with a motto of Honor and Fidelity, the 65th Infantry Regiment exemplified valiant and courageous service, standing as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, members of the 65th Infantry Regiment demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and

WHEREAS, the Borinqueneers were recognized for their service during the Korean War with a Presidential Unit Citation, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, and two Republic of Korea Unit Citations; and

WHEREAS, individual Borinqueneers earned ten Distinguished Service Crosses, 163 Silver Stars, and 421 Bronze Stars, with more than 3,000 wounded and 600 killed in action; and

WHEREAS, Puerto Ricans occupy a special place in the history of this nation and the United States Army because of residents' ability to be drafted and serve in the military yet their inability to vote in this country's elections; and
WHEREAS, in 1956, this regiment of dedicated soldiers was the last segregated unit to be deactivated and became the only unit ever to be transferred from an active Army component to the Puerto Rico National Guard; and

WHEREAS, over 20,000 Puerto Ricans have served as Borinqueneers since World War I, and a commemorative United States stamp would be a fitting tribute to honor their often unnoticed and unheralded sacrifices and contributions to this nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service to issue a United States postal stamp commemorating the heroism of the only all-Hispanic unit of the United States Army, the 65th Infantry Regiment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service.