P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decoration, awarded to members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, National Medal of Honor Day is observed annually on March 25 to recognize and honor the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of Medal of Honor recipients; and
WHEREAS, these brave individuals exemplify the highest ideals of service, integrity, and selflessness, inspiring generations of Americans to uphold the values upon which our nation was founded; and
WHEREAS, the City of Torrance holds a special place in this legacy through Technical Sergeant Ted Tanouye, a Torrance native and distinguished member of the United States Army, who served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the renowned “Go For Broke” unit composed of Japanese American soldiers; and
WHEREAS, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team became one of the most decorated units in United States military history, overcoming prejudice at home while demonstrating extraordinary courage and loyalty abroad . T echnical Sergeant Ted Tanouye displayed extraordinary heroism during World War II in Italy in July 1944, where he repeatedly risked his life to eliminate enemy positions and protect his fellow soldiers, ultimately making the ultimate sacrifice and later being awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously; and
WHEREAS, his legacy stands as a powerful reminder of the bravery and dedication of all who serve, and as a source of pride and inspiration for the residents of Torranc e and is fitting that we, as a community, pause to honor not only Technical Sergeant Ted Tanouye, but all Medal of Honor recipients, for their extraordinary contributions to our nation;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, G EORGE K. CHEN , as Mayor of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2026 as:
NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY
in the City of Torrance and encourages all residents to reflect upon and honor the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of Medal of Honor recipients.
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1 Signed this 24th day of March 2026.
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Mayor George K. Chen
________________________________ ________________________________ Councilmember Jeremy Gerson Councilmember Bridgett Lewis
________________________________ ________________________________ Councilmember Jon Kaji Councilmember Aurelio Mattucci
________________________________ ________________________________ Councilmember Sharon Kalani Councilmember Asam Sheikh
ATTEST:
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Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
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