Saipan -U.S. Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan has now gathered 53 co-sponsors for his bill honoring the NMI’s Army Reserve unit, Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry. House Concurrent Resolution 199 recognizes the 10th anniversary of the activation of Echo Company and the sacrifice of its soldiers and their families in support of the United States. 

“On this Veteran’s Day we honor all of our current and former service members and their families for their commitment and sacrifice to this country,” said Kilili.

“And I am especially glad to report that the Resolution I have authored, honoring the troops and families of Echo Company, continues to gather support among my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“I am working with Chairman Ike Skelton of the House Armed Services Committee, who has agreed to move this legislation; and I look forward to passage by the House and then the Senate.”

Echo Company has been an integral part of the Northern Mariana Islands community for 10 years and recently returned from their second tour of duty in Iraq.

Kilili’s floor statement recognizing Echo Company can be seen on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYehL3aWZ40&feature=channel

For copies of House Concurrent Resolution 199 please contact Congressman Sablan’s District Office at the Joeten Plaza in Susupe or call the District Office at 670-323-2647.