[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 737 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                    September 28, 2004.
Whereas Guam was attacked by Imperial Japanese Forces on December 8, 1941, at 
        the same time that Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked, the different 
        dates owing to the International Date Line;
Whereas Guam was subsequently invaded by enemy forces on December 10, 1941, and 
        occupied until liberation on July 21, 1944;
Whereas the people of Guam suffered a brutal occupation due to their steadfast 
        loyalty to the United States;
Whereas, during the 32-month occupation, the people of Guam suffered atrocities, 
        such as forced labor, forced march, internment, injury, and death, 
        including public executions; and
Whereas the loyalty and courage of the people of Guam during this period in 
        American history serves as an inspiration for all Americans: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the year 2004 as the 60th anniversary of the 
        Liberation of Guam during World War II;
            (2) recognizes the extraordinary heroism and steadfast loyalty 
        exhibited by the people of Guam who endured the occupation;
            (3) recognizes the bravery and courage of all members of the United 
        States Armed Forces who participated in the battle to recapture and 
        liberate Guam, and all veterans who fought in the Pacific Theater during 
        World War II;
            (4) encourages the American people to commemorate the Liberation of 
        Guam and to observe the anniversary of the significant battles of the 
        Pacific Theater during World War II; and
            (5) requests the Secretary of the Interior to establish 
        commemorative programs honoring the liberators and the people of Guam at 
        the War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.