IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 483 
Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 6, 2025 
Mr. CROW (for himself, Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. MCCORMICK, Mr. TRAN, 
Ms. KING-HINDS, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. 
CLOUD, Ms. STRICKLAND, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. 
FALLON, Mr. CAREY, Mr. DELUZIO, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Ms. STEFANIK, 
Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. TENNEY, Mr. 
STRONG, Mr. FITZGERALD, Mr. MANN, Mr. SORENSEN, Mr. SCHMIDT, 
Mr. JACKSON of Texas, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. CRAWFORD, 
Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. BACON, Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina, Mr. THOMP-
SON of Pennsylvania, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. THOMPSON of 
California, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana, Mr. KELLY of Mis-
sissippi, and Mr. ISSA) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army. 
Whereas, on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Con-
gress, representing the citizens and patriots of the Thir-
teen 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 
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•HRES 483 IH 
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, commit-
ment, and professionalism of the brave soldiers who have 
served ‘‘to build the Nation’s might’’; 
Whereas the battles of Yorktown, Gettysburg, Cantigny, Nor-
mandy, the Bulge, Okinawa, Inchon, la Drang, 73 
Easting, Fallujah, and Kamdesh are but a few of the no-
table battles soldiers of the United States Army have 
fought with extraordinary courage and distinction; 
Whereas ‘‘loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integ-
rity, 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 de-
stroy 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 
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•HRES 483 IH 
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 House of Representatives, recog-
nizing 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 profes-
sionalism 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. 
Æ 
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