; Whereas from the formation of the Rough Riders to its disbandment, the Rough Riders suffered a 37 percent casualty rate during the Cuba campaign, the highest of any cavalry or infantry regiment in the Armed Forces; Whereas, after their service, numerous members of the Rough Riders went on to serve the United States in various roles, including— (1) as President of the United States; (2) as Secretary of the Navy; (3) as various State Governors; (4) as Army Generals and Colonels; (5) as educators; and (6) in many other professions; Whereas the history and military achievements of the members of the Rough Riders, including their post-service contributions to the United States and their fight to defend the United States and liberate an oppressed people, warrant special expressions of the gratitude by the people of the United States; and Whereas the decedents and beneficiaries of the achievements of the Rough Riders celebrate June 2, 2023, as the 125th Anniversary of the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War: Now, therefore, be it