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Senate adopts resolution commemorating Japanese American internment and honors survivors
Summary
The Senate adopted SR 78, a resolution memorializing the internment of Japanese Americans under Executive Order 9066 and recognizing survivors in the gallery; the resolution passed unanimously (Ayes 36, No 0).
The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 78 on Feb. 20, remembering the forced relocation and incarceration of more than 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry during World War II and honoring survivors who were invited into the chamber.
Sponsor Senator Cabaldon recounted Executive Order 9066 and described the loss of property, disruption of lives, and subsequent federal apologies and reparations, including the Civil Liberties Act. Several senators spoke in turn to emphasize remembrance and to draw parallels to contemporary immigration and detention practices.
The floor included historical context, survivor recognition and examples of community resilience after internment. The resolution was adopted by voice/roll call with 36 ayes and no no votes. The sponsor then introduced survivors, family members, and members of the Japanese American Citizens League who were present for a group photograph and acknowledgement by the Senate.
As a ceremonial resolution, SR 78 memorializes the event and affirms the Legislature’s commitment to remembering the harms of internment.
