Recognizing the historical significance of the Merced Assembly Center to the Nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting our Nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the historical significance of the Merced Assembly Center to the nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese-Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting the nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness.