HJR337 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth PaschalRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Recognizing the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps and encouraging commemorative activities throughout the state

Summary

A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps and urging Alabama to hold commemorative activities.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill formally acknowledges the 250th anniversaries of the Army (June 14, 1775), Navy (October 13, 1775), and Marine Corps (November 10, 1775) and their roles in U.S. history. It encourages military installations, Department of Defense personnel, veterans organizations, and all Alabamians to participate in commemorative activities across the state, including cake-cutting ceremonies on the three dates in 2025. It also directs that copies of the resolution be provided to the Adjutant General of Alabama, installation commanders, and major veterans organizations to support and participate in the observance.

Who It Affects

• Alabama veterans and active-duty service members would be recognized and encouraged to participate in commemorative activities.
• Alabama residents and veteran service organizations are encouraged to join in statewide commemorations.
• Military installations and Department of Defense personnel in Alabama (e.g., Redstone Arsenal, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Fort Novosel) would participate in or host ceremonies and receive a copy of the resolution.
• The Adjutant General and installation commanders would receive copies of the resolution to help coordinate and share in the observance.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and commemorates the 250th birthdays of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps and expresses gratitude for their service.
• Encourages participation in commemorative activities across Alabama, including cake-cutting ceremonies on June 14, 2025 (Army), October 13, 2025 (Navy), and November 10, 2025 (Marine Corps).
• Requires a copy of the resolution to be provided to the Adjutant General of Alabama, installation commanders, and major veterans organizations to facilitate participation and celebration.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions