HR 559
A Resolution designating June 10, 2026, as "National Guard and Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.
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Bill overview
This resolution designates June 10, 2026, as "National Guard and Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the historical roots of Pennsylvania’s National Guard, dating back to the Associators in 1747, and highlights the Guard’s ongoing service in both wartime and peacetime, including disaster response and support for the Commonwealth’s veteran community. The resolution also acknowledges the significant contributions of the Pennsylvania National Guard and its personnel to national and international missions.
Key provisions
- Designates June 10, 2026, as "National Guard and Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the lineage of the Pennsylvania National Guard to the first Associators in 1747.
- Acknowledges the Commonwealth’s first militia law passed in 1755.
- Highlights the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 271-year history of cooperation with the General Assembly.
- Recognizes the Guard’s service in various conflicts and emergencies, both domestically and internationally.
- Details the size and composition of the Pennsylvania National Guard, including full-time and part-time members.
- Mentions the significant veteran population in Pennsylvania (approximately 700,000).
- Recognizes the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs' efforts in assisting veterans with benefits claims.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania National Guard members
- Pennsylvania veterans
- Families of Pennsylvania veterans
- The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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Manuel Guzman
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