PRINTER'S NO. 3400
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
856
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY TURZAI, BARRAR, SAINATO, READSHAW, BOBACK,
R. BROWN, BURNS, CALTAGIRONE, CAUSER, CHARLTON, CONKLIN,
CORBIN, D. COSTA, COX, SCHLEGEL CULVER, DAY, DEAN, DeLUCA,
DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, DRISCOLL, DUSH, EVERETT, FEE, GREINER,
GROVE, HAHN, HENNESSEY, HICKERNELL, PHILLIPS-HILL, HILL-
EVANS, JOZWIAK, KAUFER, KAVULICH, W. KELLER, KINSEY, KLUNK,
LONGIETTI, MACKENZIE, MARSHALL, MARSICO, McGINNIS,
J. McNEILL, MENTZER, MILLARD, B. MILLER, MURT, NEILSON,
O'NEILL, ORTITAY, QUIGLEY, ROTHMAN, RYAN, SAMUELSON, SAYLOR,
SOLOMON, SONNEY, STAATS, STEPHENS, WARD, WARREN, WATSON AND
McCLINTON, APRIL 19, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 19, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing "The Wall That Heals," a replica of the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, which will be on display
at the State Capitol from May 9 through 13, 2018.
WHEREAS, From May 9 through 13, 2018, the State Capitol will
host the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's "The Wall That Heals";
and
WHEREAS, "The Wall That Heals" is a 375-foot chevron-shaped
replica of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial located on the
National Mall in Washington, DC; and
WHEREAS, As on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the names on
"The Wall That Heals" are listed by day of casualty; and
WHEREAS, "The Wall That Heals" travels across the United
States, reminding us of the lives of more than 58,000 Americans
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lost in the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Since its dedication, "The Wall That Heals" has
visited more than 600 cities and towns throughout our nation,
preserving the memories of the Vietnam era and spreading the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial's healing legacy to millions; and
WHEREAS, "The Wall That Heals" exhibition features a mobile
education center which helps to tell the story of the Vietnam
War, "The Wall That Heals" and the era surrounding the conflict,
including putting the American experiences in the Vietnam War in
a historical and cultural context; and
WHEREAS, The names of more than 3,142 Pennsylvanians who
perished while serving in Vietnam are enshrined on the wall; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives recognizes the
importance of the sacrifices of those Pennsylvanians and their
families; and
WHEREAS, On May 9, 2018, "The Wall That Heals" will be
welcomed to Pennsylvania at a special ceremony attended by
Vietnam veterans, executive branch officials and members of the
General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, During the five-day visit to the State Capitol, "The
Wall That Heals" will be accessible for public visitation 24
hours per day on the lawn in front of the K. Leroy Irvis Office
Building of the State Capitol Complex; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize "The
Wall That Heals," a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in
Washington, DC, which will be on display at the State Capitol
from May 9 through 13, 2018.
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