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HCR23 • 2026

Recognize 250th anniversary of United States Army, Chaplain Corps

Recognize 250th anniversary of United States Army, Chaplain Corps

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Johnathan Newman
Last action
Official status
As Enrolled
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Recognize 250th anniversary of United States Army, Chaplain Corps

To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and the United States Army Chaplain Corps.

What This Bill Does

  • To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and the United States Army Chaplain 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 Army and the United States Army Chaplain Corps.

Current Bill Text

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(136th General Assembly)

(House
Concurrent Resolution Number 23)

A concurrent resolution

To recognize the 250th
anniversary of the United States Army and the United States Army
Chaplain Corps.

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

WHEREAS,
The United States Army celebrated its
250th
anniversary on June 14, 2025, commemorating the Army's distinguished
service to our nation; and

WHEREAS, The Army is a year older than the United States itself; and

WHEREAS, Since its establishment, Army soldiers, families and
civilians have supported our nation, bearing true faith and
allegiance to the country, the Constitution, their units and fellow
team members as they defend the nation and provide assistance in
times of need, including disaster relief and recovery efforts; and

WHEREAS, General George Washington requested that chaplains be added
to the Army to meet the religious and spiritual needs of every
soldier, and to support good morals and morale; and

WHEREAS, At the request of Washington, the Continental Congress
authorized one chaplain for each regular regiment of the Continental
Army; and

WHEREAS, The Army Chaplain Corps, formed just weeks after the United
States Army itself, was formally established on July 29, 1775; and

WHEREAS, For 250 years, the United States Army has offered endless
possibilities and opportunities for service to our nation. With over
200 career choices for soldiers and more than 500 career paths for
civilians, Army possibilities are endless; and

WHEREAS, The Army helps create a sense of purpose through personal
growth and professional development – empowering soldiers and
civilian employees to be part of something greater than themselves
and to be all they can be; 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 Army and of the United States
Army Chaplain 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____