Bill > HCR55

This concurrent resolution honors the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday on October 13, 2025, by recognizing the naval service's rich historical significance and ongoing importance. The resolution traces the Navy's origins to its establishment by the Second Continental Congress in 1775, noting its initial abolishment after the Revolutionary War and subsequent reinstatement in 1794. It highlights the Navy's critical role in defending national and global freedoms, emphasizing its status as the world's strongest naval force with hundreds of ships, aircraft carriers, and submarines. The resolution celebrates the Navy's core values of "Honor, Courage and Commitment" and its all-volunteer force that represents America, while acknowledging its contributions to technological advancements and global peace. Specifically, the resolution calls on Delawareans to reflect on and celebrate the lives of past and present Navy servicemembers, officially recognizing October 13, 2025, as a day to commemorate the Navy's 250-year legacy of maritime service and national defense.

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