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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION H. RES. 183
Supporting the designation of March as National CHamoru Heritage and
Culture Month.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH3, 2025
Mr. M
OYLANsubmitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of March as National CHamoru
Heritage and Culture Month.
Whereas CHamoru are the indigenous people of Guam and
the Northern Mariana Islands;
Whereas the first inhabitants of Guam and the Marianas ar-
rived thousands of years ago and cultivated an advanced
seafaring culture;
Whereas the CHamoru people are i Taotao Ta˚no’ yan i
Taotao Tasi, the people of the land and sea;
Whereas inafa’ maolek is the foundation of CHamoru culture,
emphasizing respetu, manginge, chenchule, and familia;
Whereas Guam and the Mariana Islands have played essen-
tial roles in trans-Pacific crossings for centuries;
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Whereas the CHamoru people experienced Imperial Japanese
occupation during World War II;
Whereas the CHamoru people were essential in the United
States victories at the Battle of Guam, the Battle of
Saipan, and the Battle of Tinian;
Whereas Guam was liberated by the United States in July
1944 following the second Battle of Guam;
Whereas more than 200,000 people living in Guam, the
Northern Mariana Islands, and the mainland United
States claim CHamoru ancestry;
Whereas CHamoru men and women go on to serve in the
armed services at a rate higher than the national aver-
age; and
Whereas the CHamoru people are a people of resilience and
perseverance: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives acknowl-1
edges the contributions and achievements of the CHamoru 2
people and encourages the people of the United States to 3
observe National CHamoru Heritage and Culture Month. 4
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