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honoring military interpreters

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2022

HOUSE RESOLUTION 2003

A Resolution

honoring foreign interpreters for their tremendous contributions to the United States military.

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Whereas, foreign interpreters have served the United States and allied forces in military conflict zones for generations; and

Whereas, thousands of these heroic interpreters have served in this capacity since the start of the Afghan War in 2001, and many aided our nation even before then; and

Whereas, interpreters, often locals of the area, work alongside American forces to both translate and advise when cultural sensitivities and manners of appropriateness are of the utmost priority; and

Whereas, these interpreters are critical assets to the United States military in ensuring that cultural customs are respected while passively providing real-time critical intelligence in complex situational encounters; and

Whereas, in addition to their day-to-day service to the United States military in achieving objectives in the field, these interpreters and their families have built lasting friendships with American service members; and

Whereas, during and after the fall of Kabul in August 2021, these heroic interpreters and their families were targeted for their relationship with the United States; and

Whereas, the risks that these unsung heroes have taken in putting their lives on the line, and the many sacrifices they have made to aid in preserving freedom worldwide, should never be diminished, and our support for them should continue, just as they have loyally supported us during the toughest of times.

Therefore

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona:

That the Members of the House of Representatives honor the foreign interpreters who have consistently aided the United States military and commend them for their heroic efforts to preserve freedom worldwide.