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Senator honors 250th anniversary of U.S. Marine Corps; citation presented to Boston Semper Fidelis Society

Massachusetts Senate ยท November 10, 2025

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Senator Durant marked the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps on the Senate floor, praised service members and military families, and presented a citation recognizing the Boston Semper Fidelis Society. Tom Lyons accepted the citation and offered brief remarks about veterans' programs and memorials.

The Massachusetts Senate marked the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10 as Senator Durant delivered extended remarks praising the service, its families and veterans' support programs.

"Honor, courage, commitment," Senator Durant said, invoking the Corps' core values and urging collective responsibility to provide "world-class care for those who served" and timely mental health support. He emphasized the role of families, employers and communities in supporting service members and gold star families.

Senator Collins introduced guests and recognized the Boston Semper Fidelis Society. Tom Lyons accepted a citation on behalf of the society and noted the group's work creating the Vietnam War Memorial in South Boston, operating veterans' shelter programs, and supporting housing initiatives for veterans across the Commonwealth. Guests Joseph McCarthy and Michael Paris were recognized for attending the session and accepting the honor.

The remarks were entered into the Senate journal under Senate rule 68 and the body recessed briefly to acknowledge the guests before returning to business.