Acknowledging the 84th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066.

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The Senate passed a resolution marking the 84th anniversary of the 1942 Executive Order that led to the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans, including many from Washington state. It recognizes the service of Japanese American veterans, the suffering of those interned, and civil‑rights activists, and calls for reflection on liberty and justice. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to several Japanese‑American community and historical organizations.

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