119-HRES254

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 254

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

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

RESOLUTION

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

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.