HR 2 — A Resolution recognizing March 25, 2025, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   33

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 2
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY WATRO, CONKLIN, PICKETT, LEADBETER, KAUFFMAN,
        HAMM, VENKAT, JAMES, NEILSON, HADDOCK, DELLOSO, FREEMAN, ROWE
        AND REICHARD, JANUARY 10, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
        PREPAREDNESS, JANUARY 10, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing March 25, 2025, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in
 2      Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in
 4   action against an enemy force, is bestowed upon members of the
 5   armed forces who have distinguished themselves conspicuously by
 6   gallantry and intrepidity at great personal risk, going above
 7   and beyond the call of duty; and
 8      WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor was first awarded on March 25,
 9   1863, and has since been conferred to 3,517 individuals for
10   their bravery and selflessness; and
11      WHEREAS, There are currently 61 living recipients of the
12   Medal of Honor; and
13      WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has a rich legacy of valor, with 379
14   accredited Medal of Honor recipients, ranking second only to New
15   York state in total awards; and
16      WHEREAS, Pennsylvania takes immense pride in its
17   distinguished military history and the courageous individuals
 1   who have selflessly served our nation; and
 2      WHEREAS, To honor these exceptional heroes, the Pennsylvania
 3   General Assembly has designated a portion of United States Route
 4   20, spanning from the Pennsylvania-Ohio State Line to the
 5   Pennsylvania-New York State Line, as the "Pennsylvania Medal of
 6   Honor Highway"; and
 7      WHEREAS, This highway segment serves as a lasting tribute to
 8   the extraordinary courage and unwavering commitment of our Medal
 9   of Honor recipients; and
10      WHEREAS, It is important to commemorate and honor the
11   recipients of the Medal of Honor; therefore be it
12      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize March
13   25, 2025, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania; and
14   be it further
15      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives wholeheartedly
16   support the goals and ideals of a "National Medal of Honor Day"
17   to celebrate the contributions of Medal of Honor recipients; and
18   be it further
19      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commemorate the
20   heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients and recognize
21   March 25, 2025, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in
22   Pennsylvania.




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