119-hres254

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 254 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 254

 Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 March 26, 2025

 Mr. Bergman (for himself, Mr. Golden of Maine, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Bell, 
Mrs. Bice, Mr. Bost, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Crawford, Ms. De La 
 Cruz, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Deluzio, Mr. DesJarlais, Mr. 
Diaz-Balart, Ms. Elfreth, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Finstad, Mr. Garamendi, 
 Mr. Gimenez, Mr. Gooden, Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona, Mr. Harrigan, Ms. 
Houlahan, Mr. Huizenga, Mr. Issa, Ms. Jacobs, Mr. Jackson of Texas, Mr. 
Kelly of Mississippi, Mr. Khanna, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Mr. LaLota, 
 Mr. Lawler, Mr. Mast, Mr. McCormick, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Miller of Ohio, 
 Mr. Mills, Mr. Messmer, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Norcross, Mr. 
Obernolte, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. Sessions, Mr. 
 Sorensen, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Turner of Ohio, Mr. Van Orden, Mr. Vasquez, 
 Mrs. Wagner, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Wittman, Mr. Luttrell, 
and Mr. Vindman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
 to the Committee on Armed Services

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 RESOLUTION

 Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Whereas, November 10, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the United States 
 Marine Corps;
Whereas the United States Marine Corps holds a unique place in the history of 
 this country and in the hearts of our people;
Whereas the United States Marine Corps embodies the values of honor, courage, 
 and commitment, inspiring generations of Americans to serve and defend 
 their country;
Whereas the United States Marine Corps has earned a distinguished reputation for 
 readiness in its role, and faithfulness in its mission, both in times of 
 war and in times of peace;
Whereas the United States Marine Corps has distinguished itself as a premier 
 fighting force, consistently prepared to face the challenges of tomorrow 
 and adapt to the evolving character of warfare;
Whereas the United States Marine Corps has consistently demonstrated its ability 
 to adapt to emerging threats and to respond to the Nation's security 
 needs, from its founding to the present day;
Whereas tradition has it that the United States Marine Corps had its beginning 
 at Tun Tavern in the city of Philadelphia on the 10th day of November 
 1775, now 250 years since; and
Whereas this historic milestone is the result of the corps' skill in battle, its 
 distinguished leadership, its extraordinary courage, and its selfless 
 sacrifice in every major American war from the Revolution to the Global 
 War on Terrorism to include service at such historic battles as 
 Princeton, Derna, Chapultepec, First Bull Run, Belleau Wood, 
 Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, the Chosin Reservoir, 
 Khe Sanh, Hue, the liberation of Kuwait, and Fallujah: Now, therefore, 
 be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States 
 Marine Corps;

    (2) remembers and venerates the Marines and Navy corpsmen 
 who gave their last full measure of devotion on the 
 battlefield;

    (3) affirms the motto ``Semper Fidelis'', embodying the 
 honorable commitment of every Marine, past and present, who 
 remain ``Always Faithful'';

    (4) honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women 
 who serve the United States today, carrying on the proud 
 tradition of the Marines who came before them;

    (5) reaffirms the bonds of friendship and shared values 
 between the United States Marine Corps and allied fighting 
 forces;

    (6) salutes the 250th year since the founding of the United 
 States Marine Corps;

    (7) invites the people of the United States to join in the 
 celebration of the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary by attending 
 commemorative events, sharing stories of Marine Corps valor and 
 achievement, and recognizing those who have earned the title of 
 United States Marine over the past 250 years; and

    (8) encourages communities across the United States to 
 recognize and honor the contributions of local Marines, and to 
 partner with the Marine Corps to promote civic engagement and 
 mutual support.
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