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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1097 Introduced in House (IH)]
118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1097
Supporting the designation of March as National CHamoru Heritage and Culture Month.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 20, 2024
Mr. Moylan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability
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RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of March as National CHamoru Heritage and Culture Month.
Whereas CHamoru are the indigenous people of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands; Whereas the first inhabitants of Guam and the Marianas arrived thousands of years ago and cultivated an advanced seafaring culture; Whereas the CHamoru people are i Taotao Tano' yan i Taotao Tasi, the people of the land and sea; Whereas inafa' maolek is the foundation of CHamoru culture, emphasizing respetu, manginge, chenchule, and familia; Whereas Guam and the Mariana Islands have played essential roles in trans- Pacific crossings for centuries; Whereas the CHamoru people experienced Imperial Japanese occupation during World War II; Whereas the CHamoru people were essential in the United States victories at the Battle of Guam, the Battle of Saipan, and the Battle of Tinian; Whereas Guam was liberated by the United States in July 1944 following the second Battle of Guam; Whereas more than 200,000 people living in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the mainland United States claim CHamoru ancestry; Whereas CHamoru men and women go on to serve in the armed services at a rate higher than the national average; and Whereas the CHamoru people are a people of resilience and perseverance: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives acknowledges the contributions and achievements of the CHamoru people and encourages the people of the United States to observe National CHamoru Heritage and Culture Month.