Campaign News
March 24, 2009
State legislature of Oregon to consider resolution of support - CALL FOR TESTIMONY OF SUPPORT
The state legislature of Oregon will begin considering legislation in support of the campaign for the Japanese American WWII veterans commemorative stamp this week at a committee hearing. Led by State Rep. Brian Clem, the legislation, titled House Joint Memorial 8, will be heard on Thursday, March 26th. Rep. Clem has made a call for testimony in support.
House Joint Memorial 8 will be heard by the House Veterans and Emergency Services Committee on Thursday, March 26 at 1:00 PM. The committee meeting is in Hearing Room D of the Oregon State Capitol - 900 Court St. NE, Salem, Oregon. They are seeking a diverse group of individuals speak about the extraordinary heroism of the 442nd and the MIS. The Nisei veterans themselves or surviving family members may wish to share their stories with the committee. If anyone would like to submit testimony, but cannot attend the hearing on March 26, they may do so by emailing David Molina at david.molina@state.or.us by Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Contact Rep. Clem's legislative assistant, Dan Balm, with questions at 503-986-1421 or email: rep.brianclem@state.or.us . Thank you.
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