250 anniversary of the marines

2025-2026 Bill 4911: 250 anniversary of the marines - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 4911
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Wooten, Caskey, Hosey, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis and Yow
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Introduced in the House on January 14, 2026
Adopted by the House on January 14, 2026
Summary: 250 anniversary of the marines
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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1/14/2026

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Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 84
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01/14/2026

A
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RESOLUTION

to congratulate the united states
marine corps upon the occasion of its two hundred fiftieth anniversary and to
commend the United States Marine Corps for its many years of dedicated service
to the state of south carolina and the united states of america.

W
hereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
are pleased to recognize the United States Marine Corps as it celebrates this
important milestone; and

W
hereas, for two and a half centuries, the Marine Corps has stood as
a living force of American courage, discipline, and unity. From the birth of
our republic to the challenges of the modern world, the Marines have always
proven that they can accomplish any task, defend any shore, and defeat any
enemy; and

W
hereas, the Marine Corps was born in the fires of revolution when
the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines by
resolution on November 10, 1775. From the first combat action at Nassau in
1776, Marines have proven to be ruthless in battle, and lethal guardians of
liberty and justice. From that moment onward, the Marines have helped shape the
destiny of our nation, fighting beside Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New
Orleans, standing firm in the trenches of World War I at Belleau Wood, and
seizing victory after victory across the Pacific at Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and
Okinawa. They confronted communism in Korea and Vietnam, upheld the right to
self-government in the Persian Gulf, and brought justice to our enemies in the
deserts and mountains of the Global War on Terror; and

W
hereas, Marines protect our embassies abroad, and ensure our federal
law enforcement can do their jobs here at home. Wherever liberty has been
threatened, the Marine Corps has answered with strength, courage, and
unyielding honor. Today, the United States Marine Corps continues to stand as
the shield and spear of our republic. Their courage in combat, disciplined
precision, and relentless endurance are admired around the world, sure in the
knowledge that true peace is secured only by superior strength; and

W
hereas, from the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, the
United States Marines have time and again carved their names into history.
Their motto, Semper Fidelus, meaning always faithful, speaks to the enduring
strength of the corps and to the greatness of the country they defend - one nation,
under God, steadfast, and forever free; and

W
hereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
express deep appreciation for the courage and dedication of the steadfast men
and women of the Marine Corps who have carried the defense of our country upon
their shoulders with valor and devotion. Now therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
House of
Representatives
:

T
hat the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by
this resolution, congratulate the United States Marine Corps upon the occasion
of its two hundred fiftieth anniversary and commend the United States Marine Corps
for its many years of dedicated service to the State of South Carolina and the United
States of America.

B
e it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Eric M. Smith.

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