A senate 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.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize the United States Marine Corps as it celebrates this important milestone; and

 

Whereas, the United States Marine Corps is a branch of the Armed Forces that acts as the premier crisis response force. For two hundred-fifty years, the Corps has fought to defend the American nation with honor, courage, and selflessness; and

 

Whereas, since 1775, the United States Marine Corps has embodied the American spirit, fighting to preserve America's future with every victory; and

 

Whereas, throughout 2025, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation will celebrate The Few with a year-long tribute commemorating two hundred fifty years of honor, courage, and commitment to our country; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of the United States Marine Corps to serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, 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 State of South Carolina and the United States of America.

 

Be 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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