PRINTER'S NO. 247
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.15
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY WATRO, VENKAT, COOK, REICHARD, FREEMAN, BARTON,
OLSOMMER, M. MACKENZIE, DELLOSO, HANBIDGE, HAMM, PUGH, JAMES,
STENDER, CERRATO, KAUFFMAN, CIRESI, GLEIM, DONAHUE, CONKLIN,
ROWE, PICKETT, NEILSON AND O'MARA, JANUARY 23, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, JANUARY 23, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Since the founding of our Commonwealth to modern day
operations and missions, Pennsylvania veterans have served our
great nation; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is home to one of the highest
veteran populations in the United States, with more than 800,000
men and women who have served our country; and
WHEREAS, Veterans make up 6.2% of the population in
Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Veterans thrive as members of their communities,
supporting and inspiring the next generation to lead; and
WHEREAS, Veterans have a higher workforce participation than
nonveterans; and
WHEREAS, Individuals in public service have a duty to serve
those who have served our country; and
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16 WHEREAS, "Veterans Day" reminds us of our shared
responsibility to recognize the service and sacrifice of
veterans and extend our continued support; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize
November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.
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