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Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2023 - 2024
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | February 27, 2024 11:05 AM |
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| From: | Senator Devlin J. Robinson |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | U.S. Navy Birthday 2024 |
| In the near future, I will introduce a resolution recognizing October 13, 2024, as the 249th birthday of the United States Navy in Pennsylvania. As a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, which is a component of the Department of the Navy, I am pleased to recognize this important anniversary to honor and commemorate this branch and its sailors responsible for on, above, and below water U.S. military force. On October 13, 1775, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution creating the Continental Navy. In the weeks and months following, the newly established naval forces protected American trade from British blockade and predation, intercepted ships, and supplied General George Washington with an armed schooner and sloop to seize British supplies. These immediate actions proved to be successful, and soon, the naval force was extended all along the east coast to protect and defend the Colonies. Today, Pennsylvania is home to about 550 active-duty Naval service members and their families. These sailors and veterans have, and continue to, serve the United States Navy as it continues to courageously defend our freedom, preserve economic prosperity, and keep the seas open and free through sustained forward presence. Please join me in honoring all sailors who have served, and are currently serving, our commonwealth and nation in our distinguished and successful United States Navy through all 249 years. |