[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 539 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 539

  Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous 
   operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable 
  service of the Stars and Stripes as the ``hometown newspaper'' for 
  members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members 
                      stationed around the world.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            December 9, 2025

  Mr. Gallego (for himself and Mr. Sullivan) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous 
   operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable 
  service of the Stars and Stripes as the ``hometown newspaper'' for 
  members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members 
                      stationed around the world.

Whereas May 14, 2025, marked the 80th anniversary of the commencement of 
        continuous operations, in service to the military community of the 
        United States, of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific, a military newspaper 
        established in Honolulu to provide an independent, uncensored news 
        source for members of the Armed Forces fighting in World War II;
Whereas Stars and Stripes was heralded for indispensable service when it was 
        initially established during the Civil War and again during World War I, 
        when General John J. Pershing reestablished Stars and Stripes to provide 
        news and information as an important morale-building force for soldiers 
        serving in the American Expeditionary Forces;
Whereas after its permanent formation during World War II, Stars and Stripes 
        excelled in its mission across every theater of war, leading President 
        Harry S. Truman to state, ``In Africa, Europe, and the Pacific, Stars 
        and Stripes has established itself as a cherished and important 
        soldier's institution.'';
Whereas Stars and Stripes commenced printing in Tokyo on October 3, 1945, 
        working in requisitioned space formally occupied by the Japan Times;
Whereas Stars and Stripes has continuously covered news, not only for military 
        service members and Department of Defense civilian employees, but to 
        United States veterans, families of veterans, current service members, 
        and contractor personnel, particularly those serving overseas, in 
        conflicts since World War II, including conflicts taking place in Korea, 
        Vietnam, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan;
Whereas while readership of print newspapers has declined in recent years as 
        technology has evolved, Stars and Stripes has innovated in finding new 
        ways and products to deliver the ``hometown news'' to the broadest 
        portion of military community; and
Whereas through internet versions of the newspaper, social media, and other 
        media products, Stars and Stripes is now reaching 1,400,000 readers 
        every day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary 
of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in 
the Pacific--
            (1) commemorates this important milestone in the history of 
        an important institution of the United States; and
            (2) congratulates and honors the men and women of Stars and 
        Stripes, past and present, who have so diligently served the 
        United States military community.
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