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S.Res. 109 (114th)

A resolution acknowledging and honoring brave young men from Hawaii who enabled the United States to establish and maintain jurisdiction in remote equatorial islands as prolonged conflict in the Pacific led to World War II.

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Introduced

24 March 2015

Last action

21 May 2015 · Discharge

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3250-3251)

Sponsors

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Honors the accomplishments of the Hui Panala 'au colonists and the young men who helped secure and maintain U.S. jurisdiction over equatorial islands in the Pacific Ocean during the years leading up to and the months immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II. Acknowledges the local, national, and international significance of the seven-year colonization of such islands by the United States, which resulted in the United States extending sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific. Recognizes the dedication of the young men, the majority of whom were Native Hawaiian, who participated in the Equatorial Pacific colonization project. Extends condolences to the families of Carl Kahalewai, Joseph Keliihananui, and Richard Whaley for the loss of their loved ones in the service of the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 24 March 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1784-1785)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 May 2015

    Committee

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  4. 21 May 2015

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3250-3251)

    Source: Floor

  5. 21 May 2015

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3250-3251)

    Source: Floor

  6. 21 May 2015

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

Votes

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Versions

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 21 May 2015

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 21 May 2015

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

    summary · EN · 21 May 2015

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 March 2015

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  • Introduced in Senate (PDF)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 March 2015

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