PRINTER'S NO. 1554
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
282
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY TEPLITZ, SABATINA, DINNIMAN, RAFFERTY, GREENLEAF,
FONTANA, SCHWANK, VULAKOVICH, FOLMER, HUGHES AND FARNESE,
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, FEBRUARY 8, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of February 2016 as "USO Month" in
Pennsylvania in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the
United Service Organizations and its mission to enhance the
quality of life of military members and their families.
WHEREAS, The United Service Organizations (USO) was founded
in 1941 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and has worked in
collaboration with the Department of Defense in fulfilling its
mission of lifting the spirits of America's troops and their
families with collaboration, accountability, respect, gratitude
and innovation for 75 years; and
WHEREAS, With the generous donations of volunteers and
contributors, the USO now serves thousands of troops at hundreds
of entertainment events each year and through an extensive range
of programs and services at more than 160 locations in 27 states
and 14 countries; and
WHEREAS, USO programs and services support the morale,
welfare, social and entertainment needs of troops serving in
combat, their families, wounded warriors and their families and
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families of the fallen; and
WHEREAS, USO volunteers provide a home away from home for the
troops and help keep them connected to the families they left
behind; and
WHEREAS, USO military lounges and welcome centers at many
airports in the United States provide essential respite for
troops on the move; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of February
2016 as "USO Month" in Pennsylvania and express its gratitude
for the selfless service and sacrifice of the members of the
United States Armed Forces and for the work of the United
Service Organizations; and be it further
RESOLVED, That on the 75th anniversary of the USO, we raise
awareness of the organization and all of the important services
it provides for military members and their families.
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