Recognizing the Vfw Nisei Liberty Post 5869

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Mr. VALADAO. Mr Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the VFW Nisei Liberty Post 5869 on their 75-year anniversary. During World War II over 33,000 second-generation Japanese Americans, known as Nisei, bravely served in the United States military, even while their own families were kept in internment camps. Nisei veterans of World War II were instrumental to our county's victory and their accomplishments deserve recognition.

The 100th/442nd Regimental Combat team, made up almost entirely of Nisei, is the most decorated unit in American military history. They served throughout the European theater and contributed to the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. The Nisei's efforts in World War II resulted in over 9,000 Purple Hearts, 21 Medals of Honor, 52 Distinguished Service Crosses, 22 Legion of Merit Medals, 4,000 Bronze Stars, and 9 Presidential Unit Citations. Nisei Liberty Post 5869 was established in Hanford in July 1949 and serves as a hub for fostering camaraderie among local Nisei Veterans.

Nisei Post 5869 has dedicated their time to serving the community by supporting the Boy Scouts of America and providing scholarships to local high school students. Over the years, Nisei Post 5869 has become a cornerstone of the community, committed to honoring the legacy of Nisei veterans and providing essential resources for their well-being. Seventy-five years later, Nisei Liberty Post 5869 remains steadfast in their commitment to serving the needs of veterans. Through their efforts, they have ensured sick and wounded veterans receive healthcare, provided funeral honors to veterans, and assisted families after their loved ones have passed. The work of Nisei Liberty Post 5869's dedicated staff and volunteers has been essential to the health and well-being of Hanford's veterans.

Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in celebrating Nisei Liberty Post 5869 on their 75-year anniversary. Their commitment to veterans in the Central Valley will be felt for generations to come.

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