IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 612 
Celebrating 250 years of Army Medicine. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2025 
Mr. MAST (for himself and Mr. CARTER of Texas) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Celebrating 250 years of Army Medicine. 
Whereas, on July 27, 1775, the Continental Congress, recog-
nizing that the fight for liberty demanded the preserva-
tion of life, established a formal medical service for an 
army of 20,000, marking the birth of United States 
Army Medicine led by Dr. Benjamin Church of Boston; 
Whereas, from the battlefields of the Revolutionary War, 
where Army surgeons and medical personnel bravely 
tended to the wounded under the hail of musket fire, to 
the blood-soaked fields of Gettysburg, where the seeds of 
modern battlefield medicine were sown, Army Medicine 
has remained a constant presence, a source of solace and 
healing amidst the chaos of conflict; 
Whereas, through the global struggles of the 20th century, 
the two World Wars, the chilling stalemate of the Cold 
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•HRES 612 IH 
War, and the jungles of Vietnam, Army medical profes-
sionals served with unwavering courage and compassion, 
facing down unimaginable horrors to save lives and allevi-
ate suffering, their actions a testament to the enduring 
spirit of humanity amidst the depths of war; 
Whereas, in the face of new and evolving threats presented 
by the War on Terrorism, Army Medicine has once again 
risen to the occasion, adapting to the complexities of 
modern warfare, pioneering cutting-edge trauma care, 
and ensuring the health and resilience of United States 
forces deployed around the globe, proving that even in 
the most challenging of circumstances, their commitment 
to preserving life never wavers; 
Whereas, throughout its storied history, Army Medicine has 
been at the forefront of medical innovation, achieving 
groundbreaking advancements that have not only revolu-
tionized military medicine but also benefitted humanity 
as a whole, saving lives from yellow fever to the develop-
ment of the polio vaccine, and then the development of 
telemedicine; and 
Whereas the highest ideals of courage, sacrifice, and unwav-
ering dedication to duty are embodied by the 50 heroic 
individuals serving within the Army Medical Department 
who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, the Nation’s 
highest military decoration, their selfless actions in the 
face of unimaginable danger a testament to the extraor-
dinary lengths to which Army Medicine personnel will go 
to save the lives of their comrades: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) gathers to commemorate the 250th anniver-
sary of the Army Medical Department, a beacon of 
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•HRES 612 IH 
unwavering dedication, innovation, and selfless serv-
ice to the brave men and women of the United 
States Army; 
(2) expresses its profound gratitude to the 
Army Medical Department for their— 
(A) unwavering commitment to the health 
and well-being of United States soldiers, past 
and present; 
(B) legacy of service, sacrifice, and innova-
tion which continues to inspire; and 
(C) dedication that ensures that the 
United States Army remains the most ready 
and capable fighting force in the world; and 
(3) remembers and honors the countless lives 
saved and forever changed by the compassionate 
care of Army Medicine. 
Æ 
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