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House unanimously backs resolution urging commemorative stamp honoring Japanese‑American WWII service
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 7, urging the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative stamp recognizing Japanese‑American WWII service (including Nisei soldiers and MIS linguists), passed the House 78‑0 after sponsors recounted internment and decorated service.
The Utah House on Feb. 10 unanimously adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 7, which urges the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp recognizing the service of Japanese‑American veterans during World War II. Representative Sampey (Sanpai on the floor) sponsored the measure and introduced guests including retired Judge Raymond Uno and Masami Hayashi, a wartime linguist; floor remarks noted the service of the 100th/442nd and Military Intelligence Service and cited the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.
Supporters emphasized the sacrifice of Japanese Americans who served despite wartime internment and asked members to honor their service. The House voted 78‑0 to adopt SCR 7; the resolution will be signed by the Speaker Pro Tem and returned to the Senate for the president’s signature.
