HCR 23: Recognize 250th anniversary of United States Army, Chaplain Corps
The bill recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and the United States Army Chaplain Corps. The army has celebrated its 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, and since its establishment, it has provided distinguished service to the nation. The army has offered endless possibilities and opportunities for service, with over 200 career choices for soldiers and more than 500 career paths for civilians. The army helps create a sense of purpose through personal growth and professional development, empowering soldiers and civilian employees to be part of something greater than themselves. The bill acknowledges the role of chaplains in supporting the army's moral and spiritual needs, and their formal establishment in 1775. The resolution expresses appreciation for the army's service and recognizes its significance in American history.
| Nov. 12, 2025 | Adopted |
| Nov. 04, 2025 | Reported: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
| Oct. 15, 2025 | Referred to committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
| Oct. 14, 2025 | Offered |
| Oct. 08, 2025 | Adopted |
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and the United States Army Chaplain Corps.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Ohio (the Senate concurring):
WHEREAS, The United States Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, commemorating the Army's distinguished service to our nation; and
WHEREAS, The Army is a year older than the United States itself; and
WHEREAS, Since its establishment, Army soldiers, families and civilians have supported our nation, bearing true faith and allegiance to the country, the Constitution, their units and fellow team members as they defend the nation and provide assistance in times of need, including disaster relief and recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS, General George Washington requested that chaplains be added to the Army to meet the religious and spiritual needs of every soldier, and to support good morals and morale; and
WHEREAS, At the request of Washington, the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regular regiment of the Continental Army; and
WHEREAS, The Army Chaplain Corps, formed just weeks after the United States Army itself, was formally established on July 29, 1775; and
WHEREAS, For 250 years, the United States Army has offered endless possibilities and opportunities for service to our nation. With over 200 career choices for soldiers and more than 500 career paths for civilians, Army possibilities are endless; and
WHEREAS, The Army helps create a sense of purpose through personal growth and professional development - empowering soldiers and civilian employees to be part of something greater than themselves and to be all they can be; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, in adopting this resolution, recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and of the United States Army Chaplain Corps; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this resolution to the news media of Ohio.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
President of the Senate.
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