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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
LRB-2665/1
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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.
AJR50,1,1
1Relating to: recognizing the United States Armys 250th birthday.
AJR50,1,42Whereas, older than the nation it defends, the U.S. Army was established on
3June 14, 1775, and this year marks 250 years of continuous defense of the nation;
4and
AJR50,1,65Whereas, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, we reflect on its
6rich history and legacy of service, sacrifice, and dedication; and
AJR50,1,97Whereas, from the Revolutionary War to present-day missions, our soldiers
8have consistently demonstrated their resolve to defend freedom at home and
9abroad; and
AJR50,1,1210Whereas, for 250 years, U.S. Army soldiers, families, and Army civilians have
11supported our nation, bearing true faith and allegiance to the country, the U.S.
12Constitution, and the Army; and
AJR50,2,213Whereas, Americas Army is the largest of the armed services, consisting of

1more than 1.2 million people across the globe who defend our country every day;
2and
AJR50,2,43Whereas, today's Army stands ready to meet any challenge and will continue
4to adapt and modernize to remain the most lethal ground force in the world; and
AJR50,2,75Whereas, more than 10,000 Army soldiers and civilians are currently
6stationed or working in Wisconsin, and more than 100,000 Army veterans call
7Wisconsin home; and
AJR50,2,118Whereas, since it was established in 1909, U.S. Army Garrison Fort McCoy
9has played a crucial role in our nations defense and growth as a nation, both as a
10mobilization and training site for military personnel and as a select location for
11housing displaced persons; and
AJR50,2,1412Whereas, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin, has a
13local and regional economic impact of nearly $1.4 billion, and remains one of
14Monroe Countys largest employers; and
AJR50,2,1615Whereas, each Army soldier serves according to the Army Values of loyalty,
16duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage; and
AJR50,2,1917Whereas, Army soldiers and civilians will continue to maintain the trust and
18confidence of the American people while adding to the proud legacy of the Army;
19and
AJR50,2,2220Whereas, Wisconsin honors and appreciates its Army soldiers, civilians, and
21veterans and their legacy of brave service to our state and nation as a whole; now,
22therefore, be it
AJR50,3,223Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin

1Legislature celebrates the U.S. Armys 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, and
2recognizes its rich history and legacy of service, sacrifice, and dedication.
AJR50,3,33(end)
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