This House resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first admission of women to the United States service academies in 1976. It specifically honors the pioneering female cadets and midshipmen of the Class of 1980 who entered West Point, Annapolis, the Air Force Academy, and the Coast Guard Academy. The bill recognizes the challenges these early women faced and their role in establishing gender integration within military training institutions. Additionally, it encourages the service academies to continue documenting and preserving the history of women's leadership in the Armed Forces.
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6 Pennsylvania Avenue in Matamoras, Pennsylvania, as the "PFC Edward Kuhn Memorial Post Office".
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MAJOR JAMES CAPERS JR. FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM AND LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR RECEIVING THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS ACTIONS IN VIETNAM.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND CAPTAIN GREGORY R. "REED" KOEPP II, UNITED STATES NAVY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST GRATITUDE OF A GRATEFUL STATE AND COMMUNITY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AS COMMANDER OF JOINT BASE LINDSEY GRAHAM, FORMERLY JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, AND TO CELEBRATE HIS INSTRUMENTAL EFFORTS IN BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE MILITARY AND CIVILIAN COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR UNITED STATES ARMY COLONEL SAMUEL B. GLOVER II ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-THREE YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AND WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1438 authorizes the state to issue a special "Green Star Family" license plate to family members of veterans who died by suicide related to their military service. To qualify, the veteran must have been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, and the applicant must be a specific relative such as a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or foster parent. The special plate is available for passenger cars and trucks with a registered gross weight of 14,000 pounds or less, requiring a $28 fee in addition to standard registration costs.
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1428 amends state vehicle registration laws to expand the availability of special license plates for veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. The bill increases the fees for these specialized plates by $5 across most categories and directs a portion of each fee to the Veterans' Trust Fund. It also repeals provisions for specific historical plates, such as those for Pearl Harbor survivors and World War II veterans, while adding new options for recipients of various military medals and service in allied foreign countries.
This Pennsylvania Senate Resolution designates September 28, 2026, as "Green Star Veterans and Families Day" to honor veterans who died by suicide in connection with their military service. The bill formally recognizes the Green Star Service Banner as a symbol of remembrance for these individuals. It aims to acknowledge the resilience of the families left behind and raise public awareness about the mental health challenges and suicide crisis affecting veterans.
Pennsylvania Senate Resolution 359 designates September 2026 as "Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" to highlight the elevated suicide rates among military veterans in the state. The resolution cites specific statistics, noting that nearly 250 Pennsylvania veterans die by suicide annually and that female veterans face a significantly higher risk than their male counterparts. It acknowledges contributing factors such as post-traumatic stress disorder, unemployment, and difficulties reintegrating into civilian life. Additionally, the bill expresses support for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and its ongoing initiatives to provide resources and education on suicide prevention for veterans and their families.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates December 7, 2026, as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" to honor the service members and civilians affected by the 1941 attack. The bill highlights a specific connection between the state and the event by noting that the USS Pennsylvania was present at Pearl Harbor and sustained casualties. It encourages residents to pause in remembrance, honor World War II veterans, and recognize the resilience of the people of Hawaii.