PRINTER'S NO. 3037
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
415
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY SCIALABBA, M. MACKENZIE, KAUFFMAN, SCHMITT, FLICK,
M. JONES, OBERLANDER, BERNSTINE, MALONEY, VENKAT, SCHEUREN,
R. MACKENZIE, MARCELL, KINSEY, SAPPEY, LABS, HAMM, BANTA,
GUENST, GILLEN, CIRESI, NEILSON AND MENTZER, MAY 1, 2024
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, MAY 1, 2024
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing May 18, 2024, as "Armed Forces Day" in Pennsylvania
and honoring the service and sacrifice of the members of the
United States Armed Forces and their families.
WHEREAS, "Armed Forces Day" was established in 1949 in
connection with the consolidation of military services in the
United States Department of Defense; and
WHEREAS, "Armed Forces Day" honors the men and women who are
serving in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast
Guard, including National Guard and Reserve components; and
WHEREAS, Celebrated annually on the third Saturday in May,
this year's "Armed Forces Day" is being held on May 18, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, Members of the United States Armed Forces have
performed tremendous service on behalf of our nation; and
WHEREAS, Members of the United States Armed Forces have been
killed and injured in operations to bring peace and stability in
the name of freedom and democracy; and
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WHEREAS, Americans appreciate the sacrifices of those
individuals who bravely serve our nation; and
WHEREAS, Americans acknowledge those employers and businesses
that accommodate servicepersons who are called abroad in defense
of our nation; and
WHEREAS, Americans express their recognition and gratitude
for members of the United States Armed Forces at home and
abroad; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize May 18,
2024, as "Armed Forces Day" in Pennsylvania and honor the
service and sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed
Forces and their families; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives, on the occasion
of "Armed Forces Day":
(1) remain committed to supporting servicepersons and
their families;
(2) encourage Pennsylvanians to show their support and
appreciation for servicepersons and their families;
(3) commend the actions of private citizens and
organizations who volunteer in support of our nation's
wounded warriors; and
(4) express the gratitude of the residents of this
Commonwealth to the members of the armed forces for their
service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to
military installations in this Commonwealth for appropriate
distribution.
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