The Oregon Veterans Association has signed on to the Oregon 250 Resolution that celebrates America’s 250th Birthday by recognizing 15 historical American achievements.   The Oregon 250 Resolutions hope to be passed in as many cities and counties as possible as we approach the nation’s 250th birthday next July 4th, 2026.

This amazing resolution honors our veterans.

Statement #3 in the Resolution draws attention to the special role General Geroge Washington played in elevating our veterans:

WHEREAS, George Washington broke with longstanding European military tradition, by awarding military badges to everyday front-line soldiers for their sacrifice, as opposed to only high-ranking officers. Washington elevated our country’s appreciation of veterans, which remains to this day.

Statement #8 in the Resolution draws attention to the legacy left by our soldiers in Japan and Afghanistan:

WHEREAS, America provided women the right to vote in Japan (as a condition of their WWII surrender) and helped restore the right to vote for women in Afghanistan in 2001.

Statement #11 in the Resolution remembers the sacrifice our WWII veterans made:

WHEREAS, in World War II, Imperial Japan had invaded 22 countries and killed 20 million people, and Nazi Germany had invaded 24 countries and killed 26 million people. The only way to end these unstoppable historic death machines was for America to send an entire generation of young men to fight and die on the front lines. America immediately helped rebuild both nations and became close friends and essential allies.

You can read all of the Oregon 250 Resolution statements here.

We encourage all veterans and veteran groups to support this timely and inspiration resolution by downloading the petition and signing the petition encouraging all cities and counties to pass this resolution.