Senate Resolution 8 - Introduced SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8 BY SINCLAIR A Resolution recognizing the work of We the Veterans 1 and Military Families and commemorating the two 2 hundred fiftieth anniversary of the United States 3 Army, United States Navy, and United States Marine 4 Corps. 5 WHEREAS, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the 6 founding of the United States Army, United States Navy, 7 and United States Marine Corps, institutions that have 8 defended our nation’s freedom and upheld our country’s 9 values for two and a half centuries; and 10 WHEREAS, the state of Iowa has a proud and storied 11 history of military service, with generations of 12 veterans, active duty personnel, and military families 13 making invaluable contributions to our national defense 14 and the security of our communities; and 15 WHEREAS, We the Veterans and Military Families is a 16 nonpartisan, nonprofit organization created by veterans 17 and military family members to empower the veteran and 18 military family community to strengthen America; and 19 WHEREAS, We the Veterans and Military Families, 20 through its Military250 campaign, seeks to honor 250 21 veterans and military family service organizations, 22 recognize 250 leaders who continue to serve, and 23 encourage 250 impactful acts of service, strengthening 24 civic engagement and fostering national unity; and 25 WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize 26 and celebrate the selfless service and sacrifices of 27 veterans and military families, who have demonstrated 28 -1- LSB 2981XS (2) 91 sc/js 1/ 2
S.R. 8 unwavering dedication, patriotism, and courage in 1 defense of our great nation; and 2 WHEREAS, the state of Iowa has a deep-rooted 3 commitment to supporting those who serve and their 4 families; NOW THEREFORE, 5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate 6 recognizes the advocacy work of We the Veterans and 7 Military Families and reaffirms its dedication to 8 honoring veterans, strengthening resources for military 9 families, and fostering a culture of service that 10 encourages all citizens to contribute to the well-being 11 of their communities and country. 12 -2- LSB 2981XS (2) 91 sc/js 2/ 2