PRINTER'S NO. 2752
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
347
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY WATRO, VENKAT, GUENST, KAUFFMAN, PICKETT,
OBERLANDER, LEADBETER, KINSEY, MARSHALL, ROWE, FLICK, BARTON,
CABELL, TWARDZIK AND SCHEUREN, MARCH 19, 2024
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, MARCH 19, 2024
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 25, 2024, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in
action against an enemy force, is bestowed upon members of the
armed forces who have distinguished themselves conspicuously by
gallantry and intrepidity at great personal risk, going above
and beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor was first awarded on March 25,
1863, and has since been conferred to 3,517 individuals for
their bravery and selflessness; and
WHEREAS, There are currently 63 living recipients of the
Medal of Honor; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has a rich legacy of valor, with 379
accredited Medal of Honor recipients, ranking second only to New
York state in total awards; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania takes immense pride in its
distinguished military history and the courageous individuals
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who have selflessly served our nation; and
WHEREAS, To honor these exceptional heroes, the Pennsylvania
General Assembly has designated a portion of United States Route
20, spanning from the Pennsylvania-Ohio State Line to the
Pennsylvania-New York State Line, as the "Pennsylvania Medal of
Honor Highway"; and
WHEREAS, This highway segment serves as a lasting tribute to
the extraordinary courage and unwavering commitment of our Medal
of Honor recipients; and
WHEREAS, It is important to commemorate and honor the
recipients of the Medal of Honor; and
WHEREAS, March 25, 2024, is an appropriate date to observe
"National Medal of Honor Day"; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize March
25, 2024, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives wholeheartedly
support the goals and ideals of a "National Medal of Honor Day"
to celebrate the contributions of Medal of Honor recipients; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commemorate the
heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients and recognize
March 25, 2024, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in
Pennsylvania.
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