Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR32

Introduced
3/8/22  
Refer
3/11/22  
Report Pass
4/1/22  

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

While SR32 does not create new laws or alter existing legislation, it serves as a formal endorsement from the Hawaii Senate encouraging the Navy’s naming decisions to reflect a commitment to diversity and representation. The resolution emphasizes the importance of honoring individuals from diverse backgrounds, which contributes to the broader narrative of inclusivity in military traditions. It also marks the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine diplomatic relations, giving the resolution historical significance as well.

Summary

Senate Resolution 32 expresses support for the naming of a United States Navy surface combatant ship in honor of Fireman Second Class Telesforo Trinidad, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The resolution highlights Trinidad's heroic actions during a boiler explosion aboard the USS San Diego in 1915, where he rescued fellow crew members despite sustaining injuries. The significance of the resolution is rooted in recognizing the contributions of Filipino Americans to the U.S. military and promoting diversity within the Navy amidst ongoing social issues.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SR32 is generally positive, emphasizing pride in service and recognition for Telesforo Trinidad. Supporters advocate for the acknowledgment of minority contributions within the military, arguing that naming the ship after Trinidad would not only honor his heroism but also reinforce the Navy's commitment to diversity. The resolution's proponents viewed it as a means to address historical inequities and celebrate the legacy of service by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the military.

Contention

Although SR32 passed unanimously in committee, discussions around it reflect awareness of the larger context of representation in military honors. Some members of the legislature emphasized the need for ongoing discussions regarding representation in military narratives. There may be voices advocating for the recognition of broader marginalized communities, reflecting on how military honors can be inclusive and representative of the nation’s diversity, but no significant opposition to the resolution was noted.

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 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 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 SR1

Recognizing The Day Of The Second New Moon After The Winter Solstice Of Every Year As The Lunar New Year In The State Of Hawaii.

HI SR2

Urging This Body To Endorse The Participation Of Taiwan As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization; Supporting The Further Progress On The United States-taiwan Initiative On 21st-century Trade, A Speedy Conclusion To This Negotiation, And Encouraging The United States Trade Representative To Commence Negotiations To Enter Into A Bilateral Trade Agreement With Taiwan; And Supporting The State Of Hawaii's Thirty-first Anniversary Of Sister-state Relations With Taiwan And Commemorating The Forty-fifth Anniversary Of The Taiwan Relations Act.

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 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 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 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 HCR202

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

HI SR52

Urging The State And Counties To Prioritize And Direct All Available Resources To Supporting Coordinated Interagency Collaboration And Public-private Partnerships Aimed At Addressing The Ongoing Fentanyl Epidemic.

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 HCR57

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.