119-sres269

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 269 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 269

 Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 June 10, 2025

 Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. 
 Boozman, Mr. Budd, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Daines, Ms. Duckworth, 
 Ms. Ernst, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Kelly, Mr. King, Mr. Peters, Mr. 
 Schumer, Mr. Schmitt, Ms. Slotkin, and Mr. Tillis) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

 Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.

Whereas on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress, representing the 
 citizens and patriots of the Thirteen American Colonies, authorized the 
 establishment of the Continental Army;
Whereas the collective expression of the pursuit of personal freedom that 
 created the United States Army also led to the adoption of the 
 Declaration of Independence and the realization of the fundamental 
 principles and values of the United States in the Constitution;
Whereas, for the past 250 years, the Army's central mission has been to fight 
 and win the wars of the United States;
Whereas the 190 campaign streamers carried on the United States Army flag are a 
 testament to the valor, commitment, and professionalism of the brave 
 soldiers who have served ``to build the Nation's might'';
Whereas the battles of Yorktown, Gettysburg, Cantigny, Normandy, the Bulge, 
 Okinawa, Inchon, la Drang, 73 Easting, Fallujah, and Kamdesh are but a 
 few of the notable battles soldiers of the United States Army have 
 fought with extraordinary courage and distinction;
Whereas ``loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and 
 personal courage'' are the values by which the United States soldier 
 lives and serves;
Whereas the United States Army of today is the world's most capable and lethal 
 ground force that ``always places the mission first'' and ``will never 
 accept defeat'';
Whereas Army forces are ``ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of 
 the United States of America in close combat'';
Whereas no matter what the cause, location, or magnitude of future conflicts, 
 the United States can rely on its Army to produce well-trained, well-
 led, and highly motivated soldiers to carry out the missions entrusted 
 to them;
Whereas the United States Army's motto, as carried on its flag is ``This We'll 
 Defend.''; and
Whereas, whatever the mission, the United States turns to its Army for decisive 
 victories as ``the guardians of freedom and the American way of life'': 
 Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate, recognizing the historic significance of 
the 250th anniversary of the United States Army--

    (1) expresses the appreciation of the people of the United 
 States to the Army and the soldiers who have served in it with 
 dedication for 250 years;

    (2) honors the valor, commitment, and professionalism that 
 United States soldiers have displayed throughout the history of 
 the Army; and

    (3) calls on the people of the United States to observe 
 that anniversary with honorific programs, ceremonies, and 
 activities.
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