WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, Bob Menendez and Congresswomen Jenniffer González-Colón and Stephanie Murphy, introduced a resolution honoring the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army, known as the Borinqueneers, and designating April 13, 2020 as the National Borinqueneers Day. The resolution, which was adopted unanimously today by the Senate, recognizes the bravery, service, and sacrifice of the Puerto Rican soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment in the armed conflicts of the United States and expresses deep gratitude for the contributions to the Armed Forces that have been made by hundreds of thousands of patriotic United States citizens from Puerto Rico.

Senator Rick Scott said, “I’m honored to join my colleagues today to honor the brave United States citizens from Puerto Rico that courageously fought for decades to defend our country and designate April 13^th as National Borinqueneers Day. History will forever pay tribute to the sacrifices these brave individuals and their families made to defend our freedom.”

Congresswoman Gonzalez said, “As the only representative of Puerto Rico in this Congress, to me this is a very special commemoration. Our 65th Infantry, our "Borinqueneers" gave us an example of the value and gallantry of Puerto Rican soldiers serving in the United States Army, as the inscription in their insignia reads, with Honor and Fidelity. In them, Puerto Rico gave her best to the nation's defense, and those of them who remain among us are a living treasure to whom the generations that followed owe the greatest respect we may show. These Puerto Ricans, then young men, answered the call and fought bravely side by side with their fellow American citizens, paying the price in blood and lives that liberty demands, which is why today it is a duty to do them justice in remembrance of their history and their brilliant service record.”

Congresswoman Murphy said, “Puerto Rico has a rich and remarkable military history, which is a source of tremendous pride for those with Puerto Rican roots. I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan resolution to designate April 13th as ‘National Borinqueneers Day.’ The American soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment—consisting mostly of men from Puerto Rico—distinguished themselves for their skill and courage in combat, especially during the Korean War. By once again honoring these Borinqueneers, who have already earned the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress pays tribute to all men and women from Puerto Rico who have served and sacrificed in the U.S. military.”

The full text of the resolution is HERE.

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