[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 443 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 18, 2007.
Whereas the 65th Infantry Regiment, the only Hispanic-segregated unit in United 
        States military history, was mandated by Congress to be comprised 
        primarily of Puerto Ricans;
Whereas the 65th Infantry Regiment became better known as the Borinqueneers from 
        the word Borinquen, the name that the native Taino Indians called Puerto 
        Rico;
Whereas the Borinqueneers, throughout their service in World War I, World War 
        II, and, most notably, the Korean War, served with distinction;
Whereas the Borinqueneers demonstrated their military prowess in Korea and 
        earned the respect and admiration of their fellow soldiers and military 
        authorities, most notably General Douglas MacArthur;
Whereas the Borinqueneers were sent to battle on the front lines in Korea and 
        participated in nine major campaigns during the Korean War;
Whereas the Borinqueneers made valuable contributions to the war effort, 
        including by suffering a tremendous number of casualties that was 
        disproportionate to the population of Puerto Rico;
Whereas the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers earned well-deserved praise, including 
        two United States Presidential Unit Citations, a Meritorious Unit 
        Commendation, and two Republic of Korea Unit Citations;
Whereas the 65th Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion continues its fine tradition as 
        an active unit in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard; and
Whereas Puerto Ricans have continued to volunteer freely and serve in the Armed 
        Forces and have served ably during wartime: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during 
        the Korean War;
            (2) honors the people of Puerto Rico, who continue to serve and 
        volunteer for service in the Armed Forces and make sacrifices for the 
        country; and
            (3) commends all efforts to promote and preserve the history of the 
        65th Infantry Borinqueneers.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.