# What This Bill Does

This is a resolution that officially honors the USS Oklahoma City, a nuclear-powered submarine that served in the U.S. Navy for nearly 34 years before being retired in May 2022. Think of it as Congress saying "thank you" and putting on record the accomplishments and service of this particular ship and its crew. It's not a law that changes anything or creates new rules—it's more like a formal recognition or tribute.

The USS Oklahoma City was named after Oklahoma City and had a crew of about 140 sailors. The submarine traveled the world throughout its service, operating in places like the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Pacific Ocean. The resolution highlights several notable things the ship did, including being the first Navy submarine to switch from using paper navigation charts to an all-electronic navigation system. The resolution also mentions that after the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, the submarine's crew donated blood to help victims of that tragedy.

Since this is just a recognition resolution rather than actual legislation, it doesn't directly affect anyone's daily life or create new policies. Its main purpose is to acknowledge the submarine's contributions to national defense and to honor the sailors who served aboard it. For the people of Oklahoma and the Navy community, it's a way of saying that this ship's service mattered and deserves to be remembered.

Recognizing the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine, the USS Oklahoma City, and the crew of the USS Oklahoma City, who served the United States with valor and bravery.

 <p>This resolution recognizes the USS<em> Oklahoma City</em> and its crew for serving the country bravely. </p>