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2025 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 50
May 7, 2025 - Introduced by Representatives KURTZ, ALLEN, HURD, PENTERMAN,
SORTWELL, BARE, BROWN, CALLAHAN, DESMIDT, DITTRICH, DOYLE, DUCHOW,
FRANKLIN, GUNDRUM, B. JACOBSON, JOHNSON, KAUFERT, KITCHENS, KNODL,
KREIBICH, MCCARVILLE, MELOTIK, MIRESSE, MOSES, MURPHY, MURSAU,
NOVAK, O'CONNOR, PALMERI, PRADO, PETERSEN, SHEEHAN, SINICKI, SNYDER,
SPIROS, STEFFEN, STUBBS, SUBECK, TRANEL, TUCKER, WICHGERS, WITTKE and
ZIMMERMAN, cosponsored by Senators JAMES, CABRAL-GUEVARA, CARPENTER,
DASSLER-ALFHEIM, DRAKE, HESSELBEIN, KEYESKI, MARKLEIN, NASS, PFAFF,
ROYS, SPREITZER, WANGGAARD and WIMBERGER. Referred to Committee on
Rules.
Relating to: recognizing the United States Army[s 250th birthday.
Whereas, older than the nation it defends, the U.S. Army was established on
June 14, 1775, and this year marks 250 years of continuous defense of the nation;
and
Whereas, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, we reflect on its
rich history and legacy of service, sacrifice, and dedication; and
Whereas, from the Revolutionary War to present-day missions, our soldiers
have consistently demonstrated their resolve to defend freedom at home and
abroad; and
Whereas, for 250 years, U.S. Army soldiers, families, and Army civilians have
supported our nation, bearing true faith and allegiance to the country, the U.S.
Constitution, and the Army; and
Whereas, America[s Army is the largest of the armed services, consisting of
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more than 1.2 million people across the globe who defend our country every day;
and
Whereas, today's Army stands ready to meet any challenge and will continue
to adapt and modernize to remain the most lethal ground force in the world; and
Whereas, more than 10,000 Army soldiers and civilians are currently
stationed or working in Wisconsin, and more than 100,000 Army veterans call
Wisconsin home; and
Whereas, since it was established in 1909, U.S. Army Garrison Fort McCoy
has played a crucial role in our nation[s defense and growth as a nation, both as a
mobilization and training site for military personnel and as a select location for
housing displaced persons; and
Whereas, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin, has a
local and regional economic impact of nearly $1.4 billion, and remains one of
Monroe County[s largest employers; and
Whereas, each Army soldier serves according to the Army Values of loyalty,
duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage; and
Whereas, Army soldiers and civilians will continue to maintain the trust and
confidence of the American people while adding to the proud legacy of the Army;
and
Whereas, Wisconsin honors and appreciates its Army soldiers, civilians, and
veterans and their legacy of brave service to our state and nation as a whole; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin
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Legislature celebrates the U.S. Army[s 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, and
recognizes its rich history and legacy of service, sacrifice, and dedication.
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