Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act

Bill 119 s 1179, also known as the "Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic" bill, is a piece of legislation that aims to name the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the "Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic." The bill specifically honors the memory of the soldiers who fought in the Bataan Death March during World War II.

The Bataan Death March was a brutal event in which American and Filipino soldiers were forced to march over 60 miles to a prisoner of war camp by Japanese forces in 1942. Many soldiers perished during the march due to harsh conditions and mistreatment.

By naming the clinic after the Bataan Memorial, the bill seeks to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by these soldiers and to ensure that their memory is preserved for future generations. This legislation is a way to honor the bravery and resilience of those who served in the Bataan Death March and to recognize their contributions to our country. Overall, Bill 119 s 1179 is a bipartisan effort to commemorate the heroes of the Bataan Death March and to ensure that their legacy lives on in the Las Cruces community.