H.Res. 552 is a symbolic resolution supporting the designation of Guam War Survivors Remembrance Day to honor the CHamoru people of Guam who endured nearly three years of Japanese occupation during World War II following the invasion on December 8, 1941. The resolution recognizes the extraordinary suffering and resilience of Guam's civilians, noting that approximately 1,170 people died during the occupation and that survivors faced forced labor, torture, and imprisonment in camps like Manenggon. The bill acknowledges that survivors demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the United States despite unimaginable hardships, including hiding American soldiers and providing crucial intelligence that aided their liberation in 1944. The resolution calls on Americans to observe Guam War Survivors Remembrance Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor deceased survivors, support living survivors, and preserve their stories for future generations. No funding or specific timelines are required, as this is a commemorative resolution rather than legislation that allocates resources.
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