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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 30 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 30

  Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the United 
      States Navy Seabees and the Navy personnel who comprise the 
         construction force for the Navy and the Marine Corps.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 28, 2017

Mr. Kelly of Mississippi submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
         which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 
  Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the United 
      States Navy Seabees and the Navy personnel who comprise the 
         construction force for the Navy and the Marine Corps.

Whereas, on March 5, 1942, Navy Construction Battalion personnel were officially 
        named Seabees by the Navy Department;
Whereas the purpose of the Navy Seabees is to build, maintain, and support base 
        infrastructure in remote locations for the Navy and the Marine Corps, 
        while simultaneously being capable of engaging in combat operations;
Whereas the Navy Seabees dual role is exemplified by the Seabee motto 
        Construimus, Batuimus: We Build, We Fight;
Whereas, for 75 years, the Navy Seabees have answered the call of duty to 
        protect the United States and its democratic values both in times of war 
        and peace;
Whereas the Navy Seabees support United States national security at combatant 
        commands worldwide, through the construction, both on land and 
        underwater, of bases, airfields, roads, bridges, and other 
        infrastructure;
Whereas members of the Navy Seabees and their families have demonstrated 
        unmatched courage and dedication to sacrifice for the United States, 
        from service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to the recent conflicts 
        in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere;
Whereas the Navy Seabees exhibit honor, personal courage, and commitment as they 
        sacrifice their personal comfort to keep the United States safe from 
        threats;
Whereas the Navy Seabees continue to display strength, professionalism, and 
        bravery in the all-volunteer force; and
Whereas March 5, 2017, is the 75th Anniversary of the Seabees: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of 
        the United States Navy Seabees and the Navy personnel who 
        comprise the construction force for the Navy and the Marine 
        Corps; and
            (2) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on 
        the people of the United States to observe the 75th Anniversary 
        of the establishment of the Seabees with appropriate ceremonies 
        and activities.
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