Bill > HRes644

This resolution honors the 25th Army Corps, a significant African American unit in the Union Army during the Civil War, which was comprised of more than 1,000 soldiers who played a crucial role in advancing freedom and challenging racial discrimination. The resolution highlights the corps' remarkable achievements, including capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5, 1865, before General Gordon Granger's arrival on June 19, 1865, and being the first unit to occupy Richmond, Virginia, the former Confederate capital. The 25th Army Corps not only fought against the Confederacy but also worked to liberate thousands of enslaved people, release captive Union soldiers, and chase Confederate forces into Mexico. By recognizing their bravery, sacrifices, and pivotal contributions to the Union's victory and the abolition of slavery, the resolution emphasizes how these soldiers fought not just a military battle, but also a significant struggle against racial prejudice, ultimately helping to advance human rights and inspire future generations with their courage, commitment to freedom, and sense of justice.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/644/all-info