Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, expressing gratitude for members of the Army Nurse Corps for their service to the Nation, and for other purposes.
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This resolution honors the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps and thanks its members for their military service and contributions to the nation. The measure recognizes the historical importance and ongoing role of Army nurses in providing medical care to soldiers and supporting military operations. While primarily ceremonial, the resolution affirms congressional appreciation for this branch of the armed forces.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 149 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 149 Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, expressing gratitude for members of the Army Nurse Corps for their service to the Nation, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2026 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Ms. Bonamici, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Fleischmann, and Ms. Underwood) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, expressing gratitude for members of the Army Nurse Corps for their service to the Nation, and for other purposes. Whereas, on February 2, 1901, the Army Nurse Corps was established, marking the entry of the first nurses and the first women into the United States military; Whereas the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps was a culmination of decades of service by American women in caring for wounded soldiers, dating back to the Revolutionary War; Whereas, during the Civil War, volunteers, including notable figures like Dorothea Dix and Harriet Tubman, served as nurses and paved the way for future generations of professional military nurses; Whereas the Army Nurse Corps has served with honor and distinction in every major conflict since its inception, including World War I, World War II, the Korean war, the Vietnam war, and the conflicts in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan; Whereas, during World War I, over 10,000 Army nurses served overseas, with many receiving distinguished service awards for their bravery and dedication; Whereas, during World War II, Army nurses landed in North Africa and Italy, cared for soldiers on the beaches of Normandy and on the Pacific islands of Japan and the Philippines, and treated the wounded shortly after the Normandy invasion; Whereas, during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, over 5,000 Army nurses provided lifesaving care, advancing the practice of nursing and serving with courage and tenacity; Whereas, during the Cold War and the Global War on Terrorism, Army nurses answered the call, serving with valor and honor in forward medical units and combat support hospitals and conserving the fighting strength; and Whereas the Nation honors the sacrifices of Army nurses, with 653 interred in Arlington National Cemetery's ``Nurses Section'' and the Vietnam Women's Memorial standing as a testament to their service: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress-- (1) pays tribute to the Army Nurse Corps and recognizes the 125th anniversary of their establishment; (2) expresses our profound gratitude for the unwavering commitment of the Army Nurse Corps to the health care and well- being of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States; (3) commends the unwavering steadfast dedication, skill, and sacrifice of Army nurses throughout history and their continuous vital contributions to the health and well-being of members of the Armed Forces; and (4) expresses profound gratitude to all past and present members of the Army Nurse Corps for their selfless service to the Nation. <all>
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