119-hres612

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 612 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 612

 Celebrating 250 years of Army Medicine.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 July 25, 2025

Mr. Mast (for himself and Mr. Carter of Texas) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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 RESOLUTION

 Celebrating 250 years of Army Medicine.

Whereas, on July 27, 1775, the Continental Congress, recognizing that the fight 
 for liberty demanded the preservation of life, established a formal 
 medical service for an army of 20,000, marking the birth of United 
 States Army Medicine led by Dr. Benjamin Church of Boston;
Whereas, from the battlefields of the Revolutionary War, where Army surgeons and 
 medical personnel bravely tended to the wounded under the hail of musket 
 fire, to the blood-soaked fields of Gettysburg, where the seeds of 
 modern battlefield medicine were sown, Army Medicine has remained a 
 constant presence, a source of solace and healing amidst the chaos of 
 conflict;
Whereas, through the global struggles of the 20th century, the two World Wars, 
 the chilling stalemate of the Cold War, and the jungles of Vietnam, Army 
 medical professionals served with unwavering courage and compassion, 
 facing down unimaginable horrors to save lives and alleviate suffering, 
 their actions a testament to the enduring spirit of humanity amidst the 
 depths of war;
Whereas, in the face of new and evolving threats presented by the War on 
 Terrorism, Army Medicine has once again risen to the occasion, adapting 
 to the complexities of modern warfare, pioneering cutting-edge trauma 
 care, and ensuring the health and resilience of United States forces 
 deployed around the globe, proving that even in the most challenging of 
 circumstances, their commitment to preserving life never wavers;
Whereas, throughout its storied history, Army Medicine has been at the forefront 
 of medical innovation, achieving groundbreaking advancements that have 
 not only revolutionized military medicine but also benefitted humanity 
 as a whole, saving lives from yellow fever to the development of the 
 polio vaccine, and then the development of telemedicine; and
Whereas the highest ideals of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to 
 duty are embodied by the 50 heroic individuals serving within the Army 
 Medical Department who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, the 
 Nation's highest military decoration, their selfless actions in the face 
 of unimaginable danger a testament to the extraordinary lengths to which 
 Army Medicine personnel will go to save the lives of their comrades: 
 Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) gathers to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the 
 Army Medical Department, a beacon of unwavering dedication, 
 innovation, and selfless service to the brave men and women of 
 the United States Army;

    (2) expresses its profound gratitude to the Army Medical 
 Department for their--
        (A) unwavering commitment to the health and well-
 being of United States soldiers, past and present;
        (B) legacy of service, sacrifice, and innovation 
 which continues to inspire; and
            (C) dedication that ensures that the United States 
 Army remains the most ready and capable fighting force 
 in the world; and

    (3) remembers and honors the countless lives saved and 
 forever changed by the compassionate care of Army Medicine.
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