The resolution commemorates the 81st anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and incarceration of over 120,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry during World War II, including 12,000 from Washington State. It highlights the harsh realities faced by Japanese Americans, such as the rapid evacuation from their homes and the conditions in detention centers like Camp Harmony. The resolution also acknowledges the loyalty and bravery of Japanese American soldiers who served in segregated military units despite being incarcerated, as well as the dissenters who fought for civil rights, such as Gordon Hirabayashi.

Furthermore, the resolution reflects on the findings of a 1982 Congressional commission that determined the internment was driven by racial prejudice and political failures rather than legitimate security concerns. It recognizes the significant economic and psychological harm suffered by Japanese Americans and honors their contributions to American society. The resolution calls for a moment of reflection on the principles of liberty and justice for all, and it directs that copies be sent to various organizations that support the Japanese American community.