PRINTER'S NO. 3106
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
202
Session of
2022
INTRODUCED BY BOBACK, SAINATO, LONGIETTI, COX, CAUSER, HILL-
EVANS, HELM, KULIK, R. MACKENZIE, JAMES, CONKLIN, RYAN,
MENTZER, SAMUELSON, McNEILL, PICKETT, MILLARD, HENNESSEY,
KINSEY, M. MACKENZIE, WELBY, GILLEN, SCHLEGEL CULVER,
N. NELSON AND HARKINS, MAY 11, 2022
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, MAY 11, 2022
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing May 30, 2022, as "Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "Memorial Day" is a solemn day of remembrance for
everyone who has died serving in the United States Armed Forces;
and
WHEREAS, Since the beginning of our nation's history,
America's soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen have paid the
ultimate price to defend the United States and the principles
upon which it was founded; and
WHEREAS, Our nation has turned to these individuals in states
of panic, fear and distress to secure our safety, and these
loyal soldiers and airmen fearlessly risk their lives, without
hesitation, to answer the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, The total number of Americans killed in all United
States wars is more than 1.3 million, and these Americans
departed this world as heroes and gave their lives for a cause
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greater than themselves; and
WHEREAS, It is our sacred duty to preserve the legacy of
these brave Americans and it remains our charge to work for
peace, freedom and security; and
WHEREAS, Through the brave and compassionate actions of these
soldiers, they become role models and an inspiration to every
American generation; and
WHEREAS, On the last Monday of May, our nation observes
"Memorial Day," a Federal holiday commemorating the men and
women who died in the service of their country; and
WHEREAS, The holiday, originally known as Decoration Day,
started after the Civil War to honor fallen Union and
Confederate soldiers, and was standardized by Congress as an
official national holiday in 1971; and
WHEREAS, "Memorial Day" takes on a special significance in
years such as 2022 when Americans are actively reminded on a
daily basis of the dangers, sacrifices and nobility of military
service; and
WHEREAS, In order to recognize America's fallen heroes, the
Federal Government asks that all Americans take a moment of
silent remembrance at 3 p.m. on "Memorial Day"; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize May 30,
2022, as "Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives formally
recognize and pay tribute to the armed forces who have fallen in
order to protect and preserve this Commonwealth and the nation;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge every
resident to honor the heroic and brave soldiers who gave the
ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom on this day.
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