PRINTER'S NO. 2388
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
277
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY ROZZI, SOLOMON, MADDEN, McNEILL, DELLOSO, FREEMAN,
MENTZER, HADDOCK, R. MACKENZIE, KHAN, DIAMOND, BRENNAN,
SANCHEZ, MERSKI, BOROWSKI, MALAGARI, HARKINS AND CEPEDA-
FREYTIZ, DECEMBER 8, 2023
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, DECEMBER 8, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing December 16, 2023, as "Wreaths Across America Day"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The mission of Wreaths Across America began in 1992
when the owners of the Worcester Wreath Company delivered 5,000
wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery for placement at the
graves of deceased veterans and members of the United States
Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, This tradition of recognizing the service and
sacrifices of veterans and fallen service members has grown over
the past three decades and is recognized in December; and
WHEREAS, Wreaths Across America first achieved its goal of
laying a wreath at every grave marker at Arlington National
Cemetery in 2014, and it has continued to expand its efforts
each year; and
WHEREAS, More than 2.7 million wreaths were placed on graves
in 2022; and
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