[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 101 (Friday, June 14, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4066]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF THE 249TH BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

  (Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, today we commemorate the 249th 
birthday of United States Army.
  On this day, the Second Continental Congress transformed a local 
rebellion into a war for independence by establishing the Continental 
Army, which today is the United States Army. One day after the Army was 
established, Congress appointed French and Indian War veteran George 
Washington to be the very first commander of the Army, and the rest is 
history.
  The Army's birthday is a day where we can express gratitude for the 
brave men and women who served and continue to serve in our Nation's 
oldest branch of the military. As one of 38 Army veterans currently 
serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, I am honored to recognize 
this historic milestone.
  One thing everybody knows about the U.S. Army is that, when duty 
calls, we will rise to the challenge. ``This We'll Defend.''
  God bless our troops, Iowa, and God bless the United States of 
America.

  I also acknowledge that today, June 14, is Flag Day. Please remember 
and honor the values of our flag.
  I extend birthday wishes to President Donald Trump.
  Happy birthday, Mr. President.

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