This resolution commemorates the 83rd 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 immediate impact of the evacuation orders, particularly on the Japanese American community in Bainbridge Island, who were given little time to leave their homes and were placed in detention centers under harsh conditions. The resolution also acknowledges the loyalty and bravery of Japanese American soldiers, particularly those in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who served valiantly despite their families being imprisoned.

Furthermore, the resolution reflects on the findings of the 1982 congressional commission that determined the incarceration was driven by racial prejudice and political failures rather than military necessity. It recognizes the significant economic and emotional toll on the Japanese American community and honors their ongoing advocacy for justice and civil rights. 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.