U.S. Army PFC Henry James Miller Memorial Bridge

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lori Dittman and 3 co-sponsors

Ceremonial HCR 62 recognizes June 14, 2025 as the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and thanks Army personnel, especially Delawareans; has no legal effect or funding.

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Summary — HCR 62

Short title / note on discrepancy: The bill header supplied identifies HCR 62 as a condolences resolution for the death of Robert “Bob” Winfred Merrick, but the full text attached is a concurrent resolution recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States Army on June 14, 2025. This summary follows the attached resolution text (Army / Flag Day recognition). Verify with the legislative clerk for which text is the official HCR 62.

Purpose and intent

HCR 62 (as provided) is a ceremonial, concurrent resolution that:
- Recognizes June 14, 2025 (Flag Day) as the 250th anniversary of the United States Army.
- Honors the historical formation of the Continental Army (June 14, 1775) and traces the Army’s service through major conflicts to the present.
- Expresses the General Assembly’s gratitude to past and present U.S. Army personnel, with particular recognition of Delawareans who have served.

Key provisions / language highlights

Recitals summarizing Army history: establishment of the Continental Army under George Washington, role in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World Wars, Korean and Vietnam Wars, Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq, and other engagements.

Delaware-specific recognitions: mentions the Delaware Blues (Revolutionary War) and Fort Miles (WWII) as examples of the State’s military contribution.

Resolved clauses:

Officially recognizes June 14, 2025 as celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States Army.
Extends “profound gratitude” to all Army personnel, “particularly honoring those from Delaware.”

Who is affected / impact

Practical effect: purely ceremonial and symbolic. The resolution does not change law, create programs, or appropriate funds.

Intended beneficiaries: U.S. Army service members (active, reserve, veterans) and Delaware military families and communities, by providing formal state recognition and appreciation.

Uses: may be used for commemorative events, proclamations, or historical acknowledgement.

Procedural status and timeline (as provided)

Filed / Introduced: 2025-02-04

Referred to House Administration: 2025-03-05

Introduced in House / Passed House (voice vote): 2025-06-12

Passed Senate: 2025-06-12 (vote recorded: 20 YES, 1 ABSENT)

Enrolled and signed by legislative leaders: 2025-05-28

Presented to Secretary of State: 2025-05-30

Note: the action history contains multiple inconsistent or out-of-sequence dates and entries (including items from 2024 and references to other committees/sessions). Those inconsistencies suggest the posted history may conflate records. Confirm final enactment/presentation status with the Secretary of State or official legislative website.

Bottom line

HCR 62 (per attached text) is a non-binding, ceremonial concurrent resolution celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, and formally thanking Army personnel—especially Delaware service members. It does not create legal obligations or funding. Verify the official text and final status because of discrepancies in the provided bill header and legislative-action timeline.

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