This House Resolution commemorates the 180th anniversary of the United States Naval Academy, founded on October 10, 1845, by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft in Annapolis. It acknowledges the Academy's enduring mission to instill virtues of honor, courage, and commitment, and to develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically for professional service in the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The resolution highlights the Academy's distinguished reputation for academic prowess and its role in preparing graduates to address evolving national security threats. The resolution further recognizes the Academy's significant contributions through its 93,140 graduates , including those who served in major conflicts, 2,700 who sacrificed their lives, and numerous leaders in government, military, and other fields. It affirms the Academy's motto, "Ex Scientia Tridens" (From knowledge, seapower), and honors all alumni, current students, and their families. Ultimately, the House of Representatives salutes this milestone and invites all Americans to celebrate the Naval Academy's accomplishments and its vital contributions to the Nation.