Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress-- (1) commends the African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, Native Alaskan, and other minority veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served during World War II; (2) especially honors those minority veterans who gave their lives in service to the United States during that war;
(3) supports the goals and ideas of the ``Day of Honor 2000'' in celebration and recognition of the extraordinary service of all minority veterans in the United States Armed Forces during World War II; and (4) authorizes and requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to honor these minority veterans with appropriate programs and activities.
Approved May 26, 2000.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.J. Res. 44 (H.J. Res. 98): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): May 18, considered and passed Senate. May 23, considered and passed House.
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