119-sres124

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 124 Introduced in Senate

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 124

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

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 March 12, 2025

Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Gallego, and Mr. Young) 
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 people of the United States 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 that is 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 security needs of the 
 United States 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, 250 years ago; and
Whereas this historic milestone is the result of the skill of the United States 
 Marine Corps in battle, its distinguished leadership, its extraordinary 
 courage, and its selfless sacrifice in every major war of the United 
 States from the Revolution to the Global War on Terrorism, including 
 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 Senate--

    (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 250th anniversary of the United States 
 Marine Corps by attending commemorative events, sharing stories 
 of United States 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 United States Marine Corps to promote civic 
 engagement and mutual support.
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