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

This is a commemorative resolution (not a law), adopted by the Washington State Senate on February 18, 2026. It acknowledges the 84th anniversary of President Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and imprisonment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during WWII, including 12,000 from Washington state. The resolution honors Japanese American incarcerees, veterans (like those in the 442nd Regiment), and activists from Washington, reflecting on the historical injustice and the community's ongoing advocacy. It has no legal effect or policy changes; it is purely symbolic recognition.