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Committee Hears Testimony to Honor Army and Army Chaplains Corps’ 250th Anniversary
Summary
Sponsors presented House Concurrent Resolution 23 to honor the United States Army and Army Chaplains Corps on their 250th anniversaries, citing founding dates in June–July 1775 and the historical role of chaplains in service; committee members thanked witnesses and no action was taken.
Sponsors and a co-sponsor testified in favor of House Concurrent Resolution 23 to recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and the Army Chaplains Corps.
Testimony cited the Continental Congress authorization of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and noted chaplain corps origins on July 29, 1775. Witnesses described the historical role of chaplains serving alongside soldiers through major conflicts and provided counts of chaplains then and now, saying chaplains have represented a diversity of religious faiths. The sponsor framed the resolution as a tribute to Army personnel and chaplains for their long-term service.
Committee members expressed appreciation and thanked witnesses; Representative Lambert and others offered personal remarks about chaplains’ contributions. The committee did not take votes or amendments on the resolution at this session.
