PRINTER'S NO. 881
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
149
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY REGAN, IOVINO, BAKER, BLAKE, BREWSTER, DINNIMAN,
FARNESE, FOLMER, FONTANA, GORDNER, HUGHES, KILLION, LEACH,
MARTIN, PHILLIPS-HILL, SCHWANK, TARTAGLIONE, VOGEL, J. WARD,
L. WILLIAMS AND YAW, JUNE 5, 2019
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 5, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Remembering the sacrifices of the brave men and women in our
armed forces.
WHEREAS, Each May, Americans mark Memorial Day to grieve the
loss of soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines who were killed in
battle and celebrate the freedoms and rights they gained for us
through their sacrifices; and
WHEREAS, Since 1776, the roll call of the fallen heroes has
climbed to more than 1 million people; and
WHEREAS, When it comes to military service, this Commonwealth
has given more than its share in sweat and blood; and
WHEREAS, The willingness of the men and women of this
Commonwealth to answer the call to duty is made clear by the
number of veterans living in communities across Pennsylvania;
and
WHEREAS, We honor American patriots who have put their lives
on the line to win this nation's independence more than two
centuries ago, the American brothers who have fought one another
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