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This resolution recognizes the deep historical and ongoing friendship between the United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, highlighting their shared experiences from World War II through the present day. The resolution acknowledges the significance of Operation Flintlock in 1944, which liberated the Marshall Islands from Japanese forces, and emphasizes the Compact of Free Association (COFA) signed in 1983, which allows Marshall Islands citizens to live and work in the United States without a visa. It celebrates the Marshallese community's contributions, including their high rates of military service and cultural resilience, and specifically recognizes the Marshallese population in Washington state. The resolution reaffirms support for the Marshallese people, remembers the impacts of nuclear testing by designating March 1st as Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day, and commits to ongoing collaboration to support Marshallese communities. Additionally, the resolution instructs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, symbolizing the continued diplomatic respect and friendship between the two nations.

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