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This resolution recognizes the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army, tracing its origins to the Continental Army established on June 14, 1775, during the American Revolution. The resolution highlights key historical moments, including the Continental Congress's initial formation of a colonial fighting force with riflemen from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, and the subsequent unanimous selection of George Washington as General and Commander in Chief. It emphasizes the Army's pivotal role in American independence, noting important events like the Battle of Bunker Hill, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the transition from the Army of the United Colonies to the Army of the United States. The resolution also acknowledges Pennsylvania's significant contributions to the military, noting that approximately 45% of the state's veterans served in the U.S. Army, and pays tribute to the soldiers who have sacrificed to defend the United States. Ultimately, the resolution calls for the Senate to recognize and honor the U.S. Army as the nation's "first national institution" and first line of defense, celebrating its 250-year legacy of service and commitment to American freedom.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=125