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111TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. CON. RES. 286 

Recognizing the 235th birthday of the United States Army. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JUNE 14, 2010 

Mr. EDWARDS of Texas (for himself, Mr. CARTER, Mr. AKIN, Mr. BISHOP of 

Georgia, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of 

Florida, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. 

FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. FARR, Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. GRAVES

of Missouri, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KISSELL, Mr. 

KRATOVIL, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. OWENS, Mr. 

REYES, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. SMITH of 

Texas, Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. TEAGUE, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. 

WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. REICHERT, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. ISRAEL, 

Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. LUJA ́N, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. SCALISE, 

Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana, Mr. MURPHY of New 

York, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. CRITZ, Mr. CARNEY, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK

of Arizona, Mr. HARE, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. WESTMORELAND, 

Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. JONES, Mr. CAO, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. COLE, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. LINDER, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. KING of New York, 

Mr. EHLERS, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. PENCE, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. CULBERSON, 

Mr. BUYER, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, Mr. GOHMERT, Mrs. 

MYRICK, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. 

CAMP, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. MCMAHON, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. BONNER, Mr. ROONEY, and Ms. NORTON) submitted the following concurrent resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 


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•HCON 286 IH 

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the 235th birthday of the United States Army. 

Whereas, on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress, representing the citizens of 13 American colonies, 

authorized the establishment of the Continental Army; 

Whereas the collective expression of the pursuit of personal 

freedom caused the authorization and organization of the 

United States Army, led to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and prompted the codification of 

the new Nation’s basic principles and values in the Constitution; 

Whereas for the past 235 years, the United States Army’s 

central mission has been to fight and win wars; 

Whereas the 183 campaign streamers from Lexington to 

Iraqi Surge carried on the Army flag are a testament to 

the valor, commitment, and sacrifice of the brave members of the United States Army; 

Whereas members of the United States Army have won extraordinary distinction and respect for the Nation and its 

Army stemming from engagement around the globe; 

Whereas in 2010, the United States will reflect on the contributions of members of the United States Army on the 

Korean peninsula in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War; 

Whereas the motto on the United States Army seal, ‘‘This 

We’ll Defend’’, is the creed by which the members of the 

Army live and serve; 

Whereas the United States Army is an all-volunteer force 

that is trained and ready to conduct full spectrum operations in an era of persistent conflict; and 


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•HCON 286 IH 

Whereas no matter what the cause, location, or magnitude of 

future conflicts, the United States can rely on its welltrained, well-led, and highly motivated members of the 

United States Army to successfully carry out the missions entrusted to them: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 

2 concurring), That Congress— 

3 (1) expresses its appreciation to the members of 

4 the United States Army for 235 years of dedicated 

5 service; 

6 (2) honors the valor, commitment, and sacrifice 

7 that members of the United States Army, their fam8 ilies, and Army civilians have displayed throughout 

9 the history of the Army; and 

10 (3) calls upon the President to issue a procla11 mation— 

12 (A) recognizing the 235th birthday of the 

13 United States Army and the dedicated service 

14 of its members; and 

15 (B) calling upon the people of the United 

16 States to observe the anniversary with appro17 priate ceremonies and activities. 

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