PRINTER'S NO. 1979
No. 178 Session of 2000
INTRODUCED BY TILGHMAN, ROBBINS, KUKOVICH, BOSCOLA, THOMPSON,
PICCOLA, SALVATORE, ARMSTRONG, COSTA, RHOADES, DENT, LOEPER,
JUBELIRER, WENGER, BRIGHTBILL, STAPLETON, BODACK, HELFRICK,
HOLL, PUNT, WAGNER, TOMLINSON, GREENLEAF, GERLACH, FUMO,
TARTAGLIONE, MELLOW, WAUGH, SCHWARTZ, CONTI, LEMMOND, MURPHY,
WOZNIAK, O'PAKE, EARLL, MADIGAN, HART AND WHITE, MAY 17, 2000
REFERRED TO MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, MAY 17, 2000
A RESOLUTION
1 Proclaiming the week of June 11 through 17, 2000, as "State
2 Veterans' Home Week."
3 WHEREAS, The history of our nation reflects the memories of
4 the men and women who have endeavored to preserve our freedom,
5 whose task, while indescribable in terms of sacrifice and
6 commitment, stands as a lasting tribute to the ideals we value
7 as Americans; and
8 WHEREAS, These heroes, every man and woman, relinquished a
9 part of their lives in defense of these United States, and their
10 struggles will never be forgotten, overlooked or underestimated;
11 and
12 WHEREAS, Those who served our country in the United States
13 Armed Forces forever carry the virtues of liberty, freedom and
14 the right to independence, and we, as citizens of the United
15 States of America, owe an inexpressible debt to these men and
16 women, and we take time here to thank each of these American
1 heroes, past and present; and
2 WHEREAS, The Commonwealth has, for more than 100 years,
3 provided a home for these distinguished veterans in need; and
4 WHEREAS, Pennsylvania will continue to honor its veterans by
5 providing them with support; therefore be it
6 RESOLVED, That, in recognition of our veterans and veterans'
7 homes, the Senate proclaim June 11 through 17, 2000, as "State
8 Veterans' Home Week" and encourage all citizens to visit a
9 State-supported home in Erie, Hollidaysburg, Spring City,
10 Scranton or Pittsburgh and thank these veterans and the
11 personnel who serve them.
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