This resolution commemorates the 84th 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 on Japanese American families, particularly those from Bainbridge Island, who were given less than a week to leave their homes and report to detention centers. The resolution acknowledges the unjust nature of this policy, which was based on racial prejudice rather than legitimate security concerns, as later confirmed by a congressional commission in 1982.

Furthermore, the resolution honors the bravery and loyalty of Japanese American soldiers, particularly those who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who fought valiantly despite being incarcerated. It recognizes the immense suffering endured by the Japanese American community, including economic loss and deprivation of civil liberties. The resolution calls for reflection on these historical injustices and emphasizes the importance of advocating for equity and justice, urging the Senate to remember the contributions of Japanese American veterans and civil rights activists. Copies of the resolution will be sent to various organizations that support the Japanese American community.