Whereas Company E, 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment
of the United States Army was redesignated on February 16, 1999, on the islands
of Saipan, Tinian, Rota, Guam and protects the citizens of the Northern Mariana
Islands and Guam;
Whereas the soldiers of Company E and their families are
active community volunteers supporting the local community and participating in
community events;
Whereas Company E has served with great honor and
distinction for two tours in Iraq in 2004–2006 and 2008–2009;
Whereas Army Staff Sergeant Wilgene T. Lieto, Army SPC
Derence W. Jack, and Army Sergeant Julian F. Manglona of Company E made the
ultimate sacrifice for the United States while they served in Iraq; and
Whereas Company E commemorates one of the original
companies of the 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment, which served with
distinction during World War II, and continues to live by its motto Go
For Broke
: Now, therefore, be it
That Congress—
(1)recognizes the valuable, historic, and
continued contribution of Company E, 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment of
the United States Army to the citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam,
and the United States;
(2)commends the efforts and contributions of
the soldiers and sacrifices of the families of Company E, 100th Battalion, 442d
Infantry Regiment to the United States;
(3)recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of
Congress to support the mission of Company E, 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry
Regiment; and
(4)honors the lives of the soldiers of Company
E, 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment who made the ultimate sacrifice on
behalf of the United States.
Passed the House of
Representatives December 8, 2009.
Lorraine C. Miller,
Clerk.