HR 1245
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1245
To recognize the memorial at the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce,
Florida, as the official national memorial of Navy SEALS and their predecessors.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 29, 2011
Mr. ROONEY (for himself and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To recognize the memorial at the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce,
Florida, as the official national memorial of Navy SEALS and their predecessors.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. RECOGNITION OF NAVY UDT-SEAL MEMORIAL IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA,
AS OFFICIAL NATIONAL MEMORIAL OF NAVY SEALS AND THEIR PREDECESSORS.
(a) Findings- Congress finds the following:
(1) The United States Navy SEALs are the most elite fighting force in the
world and bravely serve in combat operations around the World.
(2) The Navy SEALs trace their roots from the Navy Frogmen of World War
II.
(3) The location in Fort Pierce, Florida, recognized as the birthplace of
the Navy Frogmen, where thousands of brave volunteers were trained as members
of Naval Combat Demolition Units and Underwater Demolition Teams during
World War II, is now home to the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum.
(4) The Navy UDT-SEAL Memorial located at the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum is the
only memorial dedicated solely to preserving the history of the Navy SEALs
and its predecessors, including the Underwater Demolition Teams, Naval Combat
Demolition Units, and Amphibious Scouts and Raiders.
(5) The finances, operations, and collections of the Navy UDT-SEAL Memorial
are managed by UDT-SEAL Museum Association, Inc., a nonprofit organization
governed by current and former SEALs and UDTs.
(6) The Navy UDT-SEAL Memorial preserves the legacy of the honor, courage,
patriotism, and sacrifices of those Navy SEALs and their predecessors who
offered their services and who gave their lives in defense of liberty.
(7) The Navy UDT-SEAL Memorial recognizes and honors (by name) Navy SEALs
and their predecessors who have given their life in the line of duty.
(8) The State of Florida, St. Lucie County, Florida, thousands of private
donors, and philanthropic organizations have contributed millions of dollars
to build, restore, and expand the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum.
(9) The United States Navy and the United States Special Operations Command
have provided many of the historical materials and artifacts on display
at the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum.
(b) Recognition of National Memorial- The Navy UDT-SEAL Memorial located at
the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum at 3300 North A1A, North Hutchinson Island, in Fort
Pierce, Florida, is recognized as the official national memorial of Navy SEALs
and their predecessors.
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