Bill > HRes1039

This Resolution expresses support for designating April 13th as National Borinqueneers Day to honor the 65th Infantry Regiment, a unit composed of Puerto Rican soldiers. The resolution highlights the regiment's long and distinguished service in various U.S. armed conflicts, starting from its formation in 1899 as the Puerto Rico Regiment of Volunteer Infantry, through its incorporation into the regular Army, its service in World War I and II, and its significant combat operations during the Korean War, where the soldiers earned the nickname "Borinqueneers" (a reference to the indigenous Taíno name for Puerto Rico). The resolution acknowledges the numerous commendations and awards received by the regiment and its individual soldiers, including a Congressional Gold Medal awarded in 2016, and expresses gratitude for the contributions of Puerto Rican citizens to the U.S. Armed Forces, urging participation in activities to celebrate their service and sacrifices.