House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda

House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014 Regular Session

Posted:	May 2, 2013 11:18 AM
From:	Representative Angel Cruz
To:	All House members
Subject:	Re-introduction of Former HR 149 (Borinqueneers Postage Stamp)

In the near future, I plan to re-introduce a resolution urging the Citizens’ Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service to issue a postal stamp honoring the heroism of the “Borinqueneers” of the 65^th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army, the only all-Hispanic unit in the history of the United States Army. The “Borinqueneers” displayed valiant and meritorious service in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Since inception of the unit, more than 20,000 Puerto Ricans have served as Borinqueneers, but their contributions and sacrifices have gone largely unnoticed by the country at large. While defending the United States, these brave soldiers earned 628 Bronze Stars, 258 Silver Stars, 10 Distinguished Service Crosses, and more than 2,700 Purple Hearts. Please join me in recognizing the “Borinqueneers” of the 65^th Infantry Regiment by urging the production of a postal stamp created in their honor. Previous Co-sponsors: CRUZ, YOUNGBLOOD, W. KELLER, McGEEHAN, AND CALTAGIRONE
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Introduced as HR312