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PRINTER'S NO. 944
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
151
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY BARBIN, BARRAR, SAINATO, READSHAW, KINSEY,
HENNESSEY, BAKER, FEE, DRISCOLL, MILLARD, BIZZARRO, FREEMAN,
TOOHIL, McNEILL, PASHINSKI, LONGIETTI, JAMES, MACKENZIE,
SACCONE, GILLESPIE, DAVIS, RAPP, V. BROWN, CHARLTON, SANKEY,
SONNEY, DUSH, COX, DeLUCA, SCHLOSSBERG, GOODMAN, ROZZI, MURT,
B. MILLER, DEASY, WARD, MARSICO, O'NEILL, D. COSTA AND
MENTZER, MARCH 16, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MARCH 16, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating May 12, 2017, as "Military Spouse Appreciation Day"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, In 1969, the Military Wives Association was formed
by a small group of wives and widows who gathered to voice their
concerns about inadequate support for military families who had
lost loved ones; and
WHEREAS, In 1984, "Military Spouse Appreciation Day" was
first celebrated when President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the
observance to honor the contributions of military spouses; and
WHEREAS, Military spouses embody the courage, sense of duty
and love of country that inspire every American; and
WHEREAS, Military spouses make tremendous sacrifices,
including enduring long separations, assuming household
responsibilities and caring for children while their loved ones
are away; and
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WHEREAS, Military spouses act with patience, selflessness and
compassion while serving as the front line of this country's
conscience to ensure the appropriate care of soldiers returning
from duty with serious conditions, including traumatic brain
injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder; and
WHEREAS, Many military spouses are also volunteers in their
communities who serve the needs of other military families; and
WHEREAS, The nation benefits from the sacrifices of military
families and is inspired by their courage, strength and
leadership; and
WHEREAS, On "Military Spouse Appreciation Day" and throughout
the year, we honor the commitment military spouses have made to
their loved ones, our country and our freedom; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate May 12,
2017, as "Military Spouse Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
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