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HR 6403

HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 250TH BIRTHDAY OF THE U.S. ARMY

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marvin Abney and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island formally celebrates the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, recognizing its service and values and sending a certified copy of the resolution to the Army.

06/10/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 6403

Summary: House Resolution HR 6403 — Celebrating the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army

Overview

HR 6403 is a Rhode Island House resolution introduced on June 10, 2025, and subsequently read and passed by the House on the same day. As a resolution, it serves a ceremonial and commemorative purpose rather than creating or changing law.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and celebrate the United States Army’s 250th birthday (the Army’s official birth date is June 14, 1775).
  • Honor and acknowledge the service, sacrifices, and enduring values of Army service members.
  • Emphasize the Army’s historical role in shaping the nation and supporting national interests, including aspects of defense, infrastructure, disaster relief, peacekeeping, and diplomacy.
  • Publicly affirm the Rhode Island General Assembly’s appreciation for the Army’s contributions to national strength and leadership.

Key Provisions

  • Congratulatory language: The Rhode Island House congratulates the U.S. Army on its 250th Birthday.
  • Honorific language: Pays tribute to soldiers who have defended freedom and upheld core American values, including those who have sacrificed their lives in service.
  • Transmission directive: The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary of the U.S. Army.
  • No legislative or fiscal changes: The resolution does not implement policy changes or allocate funds; it is symbolic honors and recognition.

Impact and Beneficiaries

  • Beneficiaries: The U.S. Army, current and former Army personnel, and Rhode Island residents who recognize military service.
  • Effect: Provides formal state-level recognition and appreciation; reinforces public acknowledgment of military history and service within Rhode Island.
  • Fiscal/Policy: No financial impact or policy alteration is indicated.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: June 10, 2025 by Representatives Azzinaro, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Abney, Chippendale, Kennedy, Paplauskas, Santucci, Hopkins, and Casimiro.
  • Status: 06/10/2025 — House read and passed.
  • Next steps: Transmission to the U.S. Army via the Secretary of State; no further legislative actions required for this resolution.

Contextual Notes

  • The resolution highlights the Army’s varied missions across American history—from early battles at Lexington and Concord to modern conflicts and global operations.
  • It references the Army’s enduring slogan and values, describing “Army Strong” as a symbol of commitment, ethics, and leadership.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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