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This resolution requests that the Sheriff Division of the Department of Law Enforcement fly the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia (League) flag year-round at the State Capitol. The resolution highlights the significance of the League's flag, which was designed to recognize prisoners of war and military personnel missing in action, and was officially recognized by the 101st Congress through U.S. Public Law 101-355 as a symbol of the nation's commitment to resolving the fates of unaccounted American service members in Southeast Asia. Currently, federal law requires the flag to be flown on six national holidays at key national buildings, but this resolution aims to increase its visibility by having it displayed continuously at the Hawaii State Capitol. The resolution emphasizes the importance of keeping the flag visible as a constant reminder of the sacrifices and uncertainties faced by families of prisoners of war and missing military personnel, noting that similar practices are already in place in several other states.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

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