Oregon Grants Honorary Degrees to Japanese American Internees

From: Suzuki Carol
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 5:23 PMSubject: Invitation to a bill signing ceremony for HB 2823 - Thursday, May 31, 9:00 AM - please RSVPImportance: High

Dear Friends:
I want to invite you to a very special event. A bill signing ceremony for House Bill 2823 will be held this Thursday, May 31 at 9:00 AM. Please arrive by 8:45 AM.

Governor Ted Kulongoski will sign House Bill 2823 which will enable Japanese Americans who were interned during World War II to receive an honorary degree from an Oregon state college or university if they were unable to complete their education due to their incarceration during World War II. Family members may also request honorary degrees on behalf of deceased relatives.

The bill signing ceremony will be held in the Governor's Ceremonial Office in the Oregon State Capitol (900 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301).

House Bill 2823 was introduced by chief co-sponsors Representative Tina Kotek (D-Portland) and Representative Brian Clem (D-Salem). The bill passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate. The signing ceremony is the final step before the bill becomes law.

This is truly a historic moment. I hope you can attend!

Carol Suzuki
Commissioner
Oregon Commission on Asian Affairs
503-986-1076
carol.suzuki[at]state.or.us