Legislators Approve Highway 35 As Nisei Veterans Memorial

Both the Oregon House and Senate signed off on legislation Monday that will designate Highway 35 from the Columbia River south to Highway 26 as the Oregon Nisei Veterans World War II Memorial Highway.  It would be the first state highway to honor Oregon’s Japanese American soldiers, who faced discrimination, battled prejudice, and fought for freedom both at home and abroad.  Hood River State Senator Chuck Thomsen introduced the bill early in the short legislative session, and Hood River Representative Anna Williams and Eugene Senator James Manning, Jr. also signed on as chief sponsors.  The bill is headed to Governor Kate Brown for her signature.  Signs will be privately funded at no cost to the state.  Donations are being accepted by American Legion Post 22 in Hood River.

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