Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio HCR23: Recognize 250th anniversary of United States Army, Chaplain Corps
Status: Passed both chambers, November 12, 2025
To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and the United States Army Chaplain Corps.
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and the United States Army Chaplain Corps.
From the enrolled text, November 12, 2025:
A concurrent resolution To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and the United States Army Chaplain Corps. Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Ohio (the Senate concurring): WHEREAS, The United States Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, commemorating the Army's distinguished service to our nation; and WHEREAS, The Army is a year older than the United States itself; and WHEREAS, Since its establishment, Army soldiers, families and civilians have supported our nation, bearing true faith and allegiance to the country, the Constitution, their units and fellow team members as they defend the nation and provide assistance in times of need, including disaster relief and recovery efforts; and WHEREAS, General George Washington requested that chaplains be added to the Army to meet the religious and spiritual needs of every soldier, and to support good morals and morale; and WHEREAS, At the request of Washington, the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regular regiment of the Continental Army; and WHEREAS, The Army Chaplain Corps, formed just weeks after the United States Army itself, was formally established on July 29, 1775; and WHEREAS, For 250 years, the United States Army has offered endless possibilities and opportunities for service to our nation. With over 200 career choices for soldiers and more …
Sponsors
- Johnathan Newman (R, 80) · primary sponsor
- Ty Mathews (R, HD-083) · primary sponsor
- Cindy Abrams (R, 29)
- Rachel Baker (D, 27)
- Tim Barhorst (R, 85)
- Sean Brennan (D, 14)
- Darnell Brewer (D, 22)
- Jamie Callender (R, 57)
- Thaddeus Claggett (R, 68)
- Gary Click (R, 88)
- Christine Cockley (D, 6)
- Meredith Craig (R, 77)
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Reported
- : Referred to committee
- : Offered
- : Adopted
- : Reported
- : Introduced and Referred to Committee
Votes
- Adopted (November 12, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, failed
- Favorable Passage (November 4, 2025): 6 yea, 0 nay, failed
- Adopted (October 8, 2025): 94 yea, 0 nay, failed
- Favorable Passage (October 1, 2025): 13 yea, 0 nay, failed
Subjects: Military and Veterans, National or International Resolution
Common questions
- What is HCR23?
- HCR23 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Recognize 250th anniversary of United States Army, Chaplain Corps.
- What does HCR23 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and the United States Army Chaplain Corps.
- What is the status of HCR23?
- Passed both chambers as of November 12, 2025. Latest action: Adopted (November 12, 2025).
- Who sponsored HCR23?
- Johnathan Newman (R, 80), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR23?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hcr23
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