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Hawaii House Bill HCR57

Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR57

Introduced
3/9/22  

Caption

Expressing Support For The Naming Of A United States Navy Surface Combatant Ship After Fireman Second Class And Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient Telesforo Trinidad.

Impact

By promoting the naming of a ship after Telesforo Trinidad, HCR57 aims to not only recognize individual bravery but also to reflect on the historical contributions of Asian Americans and Filipino Americans in the U.S. military. Trinidad stands out as the only Asian American and Filipino American medal recipient, making this initiative a significant gesture towards acknowledging diversity within the armed forces. It also coincides with important anniversaries in diplomatic relations between the U.S. and the Philippines, strengthening ties and honoring a shared history.

Summary

HCR57 is a House Concurrent Resolution expressing support for the naming of a United States Navy surface combatant ship after Fireman Second Class and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Telesforo Trinidad. This resolution underscores the significance of Trinidad's extraordinary heroism displayed during incidents aboard the USS San Diego in 1915, where he bravely rescued shipmates despite sustaining injuries himself. The resolution highlights the importance of honoring service members who demonstrate exceptional courage and commitment to their fellow sailors and their nation.

Contention

While the resolution is largely symbolic, it reinforces discussions surrounding diversity and representation within the military. The support from various congressional members, including those from Hawaii, indicates a collective effort to ensure that the contributions of all servicemen and women are recognized. However, some may view this resolution as insufficient in addressing broader issues of racial equity and representation when it comes to military remembrance and recognition. Nevertheless, the naming of a ship after Trinidad would represent a historical first and a commitment to inclusivity within military honors.

Latest HI HCR57 Activity

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Companion Bills

HI SCR37

Same As Expressing Support For The Naming Of A United States Navy Surface Combatant Ship After Fireman Second Class And Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient Telesforo Trinidad.

HI HR51

Same As Expressing Support For The Naming Of A United States Navy Surface Combatant Ship After Fireman Second Class And Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient Telesforo Trinidad.

Previously Filed As

HI HR215

Congratulating Bretman Rock On His Success Across All Social Media, Commending Him For His Contributions To Supporting Youth, And Honoring His Commitment And Contributions To The State Of Hawaii, The United States And The World, Including His Continued Efforts To Support Native Hawaiians And Filipinos.

HI HCR96

Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.

HI HCR202

Urging The United States Congress To Support The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act.

HI HCR130

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI SR6

Urging The President Of The United States And Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Support An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza.

HI HR80

Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.

HI HCR110

Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Return The United States Monetary System To The Gold Standard.

HI HR111

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI HCR75

Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, Including The Navy, Army, And Air Force, To Increase On-base Housing Availability For Active Duty Personnel And Their Dependents Assigned To Military Installations In The State.

HI HCR107

Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Exempt Hawaii From The Jones Act.

Similar Bills

HI HR51

Expressing Support For The Naming Of A United States Navy Surface Combatant Ship After Fireman Second Class And Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient Telesforo Trinidad.

HI SCR37

Expressing Support For The Naming Of A United States Navy Surface Combatant Ship After Fireman Second Class And Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient Telesforo Trinidad.

HI SR32

Expressing Support For The Naming Of A United States Navy Surface Combatant Ship After Fireman Second Class And Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient Telesforo Trinidad.

CA AJR31

Medal of Honor Recipient Telesforo Trinidad.

TX HR2405

Honoring Trinidad Martinez of San Antonio, one of the last living survivors of the Bataan Death March.

TX SR30

In memory of Israel Diaz "Lito" Trinidad.

GA HR497

Peters, Winston "Gypsy"; commend

TX HR994

Honoring the Trinidad Independent School District for its service to area youth.