A resolution recognizing the sailors and marines who gave their lives for ship and shipmates while fighting the devastating 1967 fire onboard the USS Forrestal and commemorating, during the week of the 55th anniversary of the tragic event, the efforts of the sailors and marines who survived the fire.

Senate Resolution 744 is a formal commemorative measure that honors the service and sacrifice of the crew members aboard the USS Forrestal during a catastrophic fire on July 29, 1967. The resolution officially recognizes the 134 sailors and marines who lost their lives and commends the bravery of the survivors who fought to save the aircraft carrier. As a non-binding resolution, its primary impact is to provide national recognition and historical remembrance for the veterans and families affected by one of the deadliest incidents in U.S. naval history.