PRINTER'S NO. 3512
No. 241 Session of 1980
INTRODUCED BY BORSKI, McMONAGLE, O'DONNELL, GRAY AND McINTYRE,
JUNE 11, 1980
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON RULES, JUNE 11, 1980
In the House of Representatives, June 11, 1980
1 The United States has fought many wars; and
2 Thousands of Americans who served in those wars were captured
3 by the enemy, or are missing in action; and
4 Many American prisoners of war were subjected to brutal and
5 inhuman treatment by their captors in violation of international
6 codes and customs for the treatment of prisoners of war, many of
7 whom died from such treatment; and
8 It is uncertain whether the Americans missing in action are
9 alive or dead, and such uncertainty has caused their families to
10 suffer great hardship; and
11 The sacrifices of our prisoners of war, missing in action,
12 and their families are deserving of National recognition;
13 therefore be it
14 RESOLVED, That July 18, 1980 be designated "POW-MIA
15 Recognition Day" and that the Governor be requested to issue a
16 proclamation calling upon the citizens of this Commonwealth to
17 observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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