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

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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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