2011-J5375

Honoring the Borinqueneers, the only Hispanic-segregated unit in United States military history

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2011-J5375


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION expressing support for a postage stamp in honor
of the Borinqueneers, the only Hispanic-segregated unit in United States
military history

WHEREAS, The 65th Infantry Regiment, created in 1899 as the only Hispan-
ic-segregated unit in United States military history, was mandated by
Congress to be comprised primarily of Puerto Ricans; and
WHEREAS, The 65th Infantry Regiment became better known as the
Borinqueneers from the word Borinquen, the name by which the native
Taino Indians called Puerto Rico; and
WHEREAS, The Borinqueneers, throughout their service in World War I,
World War II, and most notably the Korean War, served with distinction,
participated in nine major campaigns, and earned the respect and admira-
tion of their fellow soldiers and military authorities, most notably
General Douglas MacArthur; and
WHEREAS, The 65th Infantry Borinqueneers earned two United States
Presidential Unit Citations, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, and two
Republic of Korea Unit Citations, and individual members earned ten
Distinguished Service Crosses, 421 Silver Stars, and 156 Bronze Stars;
and
WHEREAS, Although more than 20,000 Puerto Ricans have served coura-
geously as Borinqueneers since World War I, their contribution and
sacrifices have gone largely unnoticed; and
WHEREAS, Honoring the Borinqueneers with a commemorative stamp would
be a fitting tribute for these brave soldiers and would serve to educate
the American public about their existence and service; and
WHEREAS, As Americans, it is our responsibility to ensure that our
history is documented and reverence is given to our war heroes; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper that we, the benefactors of the
sacrifices and courageous acts of the men and women who served and
continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces, express our appre-
ciation and eternal gratitude for their service to our great nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
express support for a postage stamp in honor of the Borinqueneers, the
only Hispanic-segregated unit in United States military history; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ruben Estrada, Co-Chairman, The Borinqueneers Stamp Commit-
tee.

actions

  • 12 / Jun / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 19 / Jun / 2012
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 19 / Jun / 2012
    • ADOPTED

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