Introduced
S. RES. 53
February 4, 2025
Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Warner, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Coons, Mr. Boozman, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Ernst, Mr. King, Mr. Scott of Florida, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Tillis, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Reed, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Banks, and Ms. Warren) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
- (1) recognizes the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima that began on February 19, 1945, and ended on March 26, 1945;
- (2) commemorates the iconic and historic raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi that occurred on February 23, 1945;
- (3) honors the Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Army Air Crew, and Coast Guardsmen who fought bravely on Iwo Jima, including the thousands of Japanese soldiers who tenaciously defended the island;
- (4) remembers and venerates the service members who gave their last full measure of devotion on the battlefield;
- (5) recognizes the Allied victory at the Battle of Iwo Jima, which—