DATE: July 10, 2018
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT
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Approval of a Resolution in Support of HR 2358 - The Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That Council approves the attached resolution in support of HR 2358 - The Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act.
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SUMMARY
In recognition of the service that World War II Chinese American veterans gave to their country, the U.S. Congress introduced HR 2358 - The Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act. If passed by Congress, the Congressional Gold Medal, which is the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress, will be awarded collectively to these soldiers who, despite the racism and prejudice that they experienced, fought bravely both in combat and by providing vital military support services during World War II. The awarded Congressional Gold Medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institute and other locations throughout the United States so that visitors can learn about the contributions of these brave Americans of Chinese descent, and so that they can be honored for their service to the United States of America during a critical time in our country’s history.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution