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This resolution commemorates the 105th Anniversary of the Borinqueneers, a Puerto Rican regiment of the United States Army (the 65th Infantry Regiment), originally formed in 1901 and officially named on June 4, 1920. The resolution highlights the regiment's significant military contributions across multiple conflicts, including World War II and the Korean War, and recognizes their historical importance as Hispanic soldiers who served with courage and dedication. The resolution notes several key milestones in the regiment's history, such as being officially designated as the "Borinqueneers" by the U.S. Army Center of Military History in 1982, receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in 2016, and being celebrated annually on National Borinqueneers Day in April. The legislative body pauses to honor these soldiers, acknowledging their sacrifices, their search for acceptance and equality, and their symbolic representation of hope for future generations of Puerto Ricans. The resolution also directs that copies of the document be transmitted to the National Museum of the United States Army and the New York Military Museum and Veterans Research Center as a formal recognition of the Borinqueneers' service and legacy.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K822