IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 552 
Supporting the designation of Guam War Survivors Remembrance Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2025 
Mr. MOYLAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the designation of Guam War Survivors 
Remembrance Day. 
Whereas Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United 
States in the Mariana Island chain and has been an inte-
gral part of the United States since December 10, 1898; 
Whereas Guam was invaded by Imperial Japanese forces on 
December 8, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Har-
bor; 
Whereas the CHamoru people of Guam endured nearly 3 
years of harsh occupation and atrocities by Imperial Jap-
anese forces during World War II until it was liberated 
in 1944 by American forces; 
Whereas the survivors of this occupation demonstrated ex-
traordinary courage, resilience, and unwavering loyalty to 
the United States despite facing unimaginable hardships; 
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Whereas survivors endured forced labor, torture, beatings, 
executions, and forced marches to concentration camps, 
including the notorious Manenggon camp where approxi-
mately 18,000 CHamoru people were imprisoned without 
adequate food, shelter, or sanitation; 
Whereas survivors risked their lives to hide and protect mem-
bers of the Armed Forces, including George Ray Tweed, 
who evaded capture for 31 months with CHamoru assist-
ance; 
Whereas families were torn apart as survivors watched loved 
ones die during forced marches, lost children during 
birth, and were compelled to leave deceased family mem-
bers behind without proper burial; 
Whereas an estimated 1,170 CHamoru civilians died during 
the occupation, representing nearly 10 percent of the 
population; 
Whereas survivors maintained their faith, cultural identity, 
and hope for American liberation while preserving crucial 
testimony of Imperial Japanese war crimes committed on 
American soil; 
Whereas the United States recognized the loyalty of the peo-
ple of Guam and passed the Guam World War II Loyalty 
Recognition Act in 2016; 
Whereas the Government of Guam has awarded over 
$38,000,000 in combined Federal and local war repara-
tions to survivors and descendants; 
Whereas survivors provided intelligence and support that con-
tributed to American liberation forces reaching Guam on 
July 21, 1944; 
Whereas the resilience and unwavering loyalty of survivors 
represent the indomitable spirit of the CHamoru people; 
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Whereas survivors and their families deserve continued rec-
ognition for their sacrifices and ongoing support for their 
needs; 
Whereas the legacy of these survivors reminds us of our obli-
gation to protect human rights and prevent such atroc-
ities from occurring again; 
Whereas honoring survivors ensures that their experiences 
will not be forgotten and that their courage will inspire 
future generations; and 
Whereas June 28, 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of 
Guam War Survivors Remembrance Day, commemo-
rating the courage and resilience of Guam’s survivors and 
honoring their unwavering loyalty and sacrifices: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Guam War 
Survivors Remembrance Day’’ to honor the resil-
ience and extraordinary courage of CHamoru sur-
vivors who endured nearly three years of Imperial 
Japanese occupation while maintaining their loyalty 
to the United States; and 
(2) calls upon the people of the United States 
to observe Guam War Survivors Remembrance Day 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor 
the memory of survivors who have passed, support 
those still living, and ensure their stories of courage 
and sacrifice continue to inspire future generations. 
Æ 
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