Bill > HRes29

This resolution recognizes the 125th anniversary of Okinawan immigration to the United States, highlighting the first organized group of 26 Okinawan contract laborers who arrived in Honolulu on January 8, 1900. The resolution celebrates the significant contributions of Okinawan Americans across various sectors, including government, business, military, and education, noting that over 100,000 people of Okinawan descent now live in the United States, with approximately half residing in Hawaii. It honors notable achievements, such as the service of Okinawan Americans during World War II, their establishment of cultural organizations in over 50 locations, and their preservation of unique cultural traditions like karate. The resolution recognizes prominent Okinawan Americans like former Hawaii Governor David Ige, General Paul Nakasone, and various leaders in arts, sports, and business. Additionally, it highlights the multiple sister-state and sister-city relationships between Okinawa and various U.S. locations, and calls on the American people to honor this immigration milestone through appropriate programs and activities while reaffirming the cultural and interpersonal ties between the United States and Okinawa.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/29/all-info