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What our National Supporters are saying...

See this page for a brief rundown on some great quotes from several of our fabulous national supporters who urge Congress to pass the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Act.  We are very grateful to them all!

Click on the button below to read and/or download the full text of our endorsement & support letters.

Endorsements & Support!

National Supporter:
AARP

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"Their courage and contributions in defense of our country and way of life, all while suffering humiliating discrimination and prejudice, should not go unrecognized any longer.  AARP is honored to lend our support to S. 1174 (& H.R.1726)."

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC):

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“The Congressional Gold Medal will be the highest award ever for the 65th Infantry Regiment and for ALL Latino Veterans. This distinction will catapult Hispanic veterans into the national spotlight and will honor all Hispanic veterans past, present and future.”

Association of the United States Army (AUSA):

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“I urge Congress to recognize the service and sacrifice of this unique unit which has endured the hardships of segregation, discrimination, language and cultural barriers while serving this nation.”

National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS):

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“NGAUS strongly supports H.R.1726 (& S.1174).   The Congressional Gold Medal would be the highest award ever for the 65th Infantry Regiment.  This distinction would honor all Hispanic veterans.” Note:  pictured above in header are NGAUS national president General Gus Hargett & Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Alliance national chair Frank Medina. 

Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH):

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“The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH), whose membership is comprised entirely of combat wounded veterans, is pleased to add our support for H.R.1726.”


American GI Forum (AGIF):

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“We hope that the US Congress will recognize the sacrifices and obstacles the “Borinqueneers” valiantly overcame as a segregated unit defending our Nation.”

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA):

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“On behalf of the membership of Vietnam Veterans of America, I want you to know that VVA fully supports enactment of H.R. 1726 (& S.1174), which would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment of Puerto Rico, known officially as the Borinqueneers.”

Blinded Veterans Association (BVA):

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"On behalf of the members, I write to add our support for H.R. 1726 (S. 1174), which would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment. That regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, was the only Hispanic-segregated active duty unit in the United States Armed Forces and served with distinction in both world wars and the Korean War.  I urge Congress to recognize the service and sacrifice of this unique unit which has endured the hardships of segregation, discrimination, language and cultural barriers while serving this nation."

Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA):

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“(We) believe that it is now time for Congress to recognize the Borinqueneers for their service, their sacrifice, and their bravery with the Congressional Gold Medal.”

Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRNG):

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"It is with great pleasure that Puerto Rico Army National Guard supports the 65th Infantry Regiment, glory and pride of Puerto Rico in their quest to achieve the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian honor." 


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