PRINTER'S NO. 743
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
72
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY SMITH, ALLOWAY, BLAKE, BAKER, HAYWOOD,
EICHELBERGER, WOZNIAK, TEPLITZ, DINNIMAN, GREENLEAF, WARD,
FONTANA, SCARNATI, AUMENT, BOSCOLA, BROOKS, BREWSTER, VOGEL,
COSTA, ARGALL, KITCHEN, GORDNER, SMUCKER, LEACH, HUGHES,
WILEY, YAW, YUDICHAK, SCHWANK, FARNESE, SCAVELLO, RAFFERTY,
HUTCHINSON, BARTOLOTTA, McILHINNEY, VANCE, McGARRIGLE,
PILEGGI AND MENSCH, APRIL 14, 2015
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 14, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Celebrating April 14, 2015, as the 67th anniversary of the
United States Air Force Reserve, which was founded in 1948.
WHEREAS, On April 14, 1948, the Army Air Corps Reserve
transferred to the Air Force, officially becoming the Air Force
Reserve and a critical part of our nation's defense; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the reserve's history, its presence has
aided in every conflict; and
WHEREAS, Reservists have played vital roles in United States
operations, including, but not limited to, the Korean War, the
Vietnam Conflict, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and
Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS, Operating in various locations around the world, the
Air Force Reserve has evolved from a standby force for
emergencies into a major command of the active duty Air Force;
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WHEREAS, Today's Air Force Reserve airmen continue to be an
integral part of the Air Force's mission to provide combat-ready
forces to fly, fight and win; and
WHEREAS, Upon this 67th anniversary of the United States Air
Force Reserve, it is appropriate to reflect upon the
contributions of each and every member of the Air Force Reserve,
which totals 71,500 airmen; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate celebrate April 14, 2015, as the
67th anniversary of the United States Air Force Reserve; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the 911th Airlift Wing,
as well as the other 66 United States Air Force Reserve
facilities across the United States.
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