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Recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps

Recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Jean Schmidt
Last action
Official status
As Enrolled
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps

To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

What This Bill Does

  • To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. Ohio Legislature

    As Introduced

  2. Ohio Legislature

    As Reported by the House Veterans and Military Development Committee

  3. Ohio Legislature

    As Adopted by the House

  4. Ohio Legislature

    As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee

  5. Ohio Legislature

    As Adopted by the Senate

  6. Ohio Legislature

    As Enrolled

Official Summary Text

To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Current Bill Text

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(136th General Assembly)

(House
Concurrent Resolution Number 21)

A concurrent resolution

To recognize the 250th
anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Be it resolved by the House of
Representatives of the State of Ohio (the Senate concurring):

WHEREAS,
The United States Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775,
in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS,
Since its founding, the United States Marine Corps has earned a
distinguished reputation as one of the world's premier naval infantry
forces, with a legacy built on an unwavering fighting spirit and
strict adherence to the highest standards; and

WHEREAS,
Marines pride themselves on exemplifying its motto of "Semper
Fidelis" or "Always Faithful"; and

WHEREAS,
Marines have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of American
history. From the shores of Tripoli to the sands of Iwo Jima, from
the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of the Middle East, the courage
and sacrifice of the Marines have been instrumental in securing our
nation's freedoms; and

WHEREAS,
On any given day, nearly 38,000 Marines are forward deployed around
the globe, enabling the Corps to be first on scene and first to help;
and

WHEREAS,
On November 10, 2025, Marines around the world will take a moment to
reflect, commemorate, and celebrate 250 years of service; now
therefore be it

RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the 136th General Assembly of the State of
Ohio, in adopting this resolution, recognize the 250th anniversary of
the United States Marine Corps; and be it further

RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this resolution to the news media of Ohio.

Speaker __________________
of the House of Representatives.

President
__________________ of the Senate.

Adopted _____________________, 20____