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PRINTER'S NO. 918
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
136
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY VULAKOVICH, COSTA, ARGALL, AUMENT, BOSCOLA,
BREWSTER, DINNIMAN, FOLMER, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, KILLION,
RAFFERTY, RESCHENTHALER AND WARD, JUNE 6, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 6, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of June 11 through 17, 2017, as "State
Veterans' Homes Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The history of our nation reflects the contributions
and memories of the men and women of the United States Armed
Forces who have succeeded in preserving our freedom over the
course of more than two centuries, and whose task, while
unquantifiable in terms of sacrifice and commitment, stands as a
lasting tribute to the ideals we value as Americans; and
WHEREAS, These American heroes relinquished a part of their
lives in defense of the United States, and their struggles will
never be forgotten, overlooked or underestimated; and
WHEREAS, Those who served this nation in the United States
Armed Forces forever carry the virtues of liberty, freedom and
the right to independence, and we, as citizens of the United
States of America, owe an incalculable debt to these heroes,
past and present, and should take time to thank them; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth has, for more than 100 years,
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provided a home for distinguished veterans in need; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania will continue to honor its veterans by
providing them with the support they so richly deserve; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania offers its veterans and their spouses
exceptional around-the-clock care through a network of six
extended-care facilities located in major population centers
throughout this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, The network of facilities is comprised of the
Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center,
Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home, Pennsylvania Soldiers' and
Sailors' Home, Southeastern Veterans' Center and Southwestern
Veterans' Center; and
WHEREAS, These facilities serve more than 1,500 eligible
veterans and their spouses; and
WHEREAS, These facilities, offering personal care, skilled
nursing care, domiciliary care and dementia care, rate
exceptionally high in patient satisfaction levels compared to
the national average; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That in recognition of our veterans and veterans'
homes, the Senate designate the week of June 11 through 17,
2017, as "State Veterans' Homes Week" in Pennsylvania and
encourage all residents to visit a State-supported home in Erie,
Hollidaysburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton or Spring
City, and thank the cherished veterans and the dedicated
personnel who serve them.
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