HR 375 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing October 18, 2026, as "Willie Thrower Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates October 18, 2025, as "Willie Thrower Day" in Pennsylvania to commemorate Willie Thrower, who became the first African-American quarterback to play in the modern NFL (for the Chicago Bears in 1953). It recognizes his historic 1953 milestone, his 1952 national championship with Michigan State, and his local legacy in New Kensington, including community honors like the Willie Thrower Award Foundation. The resolution has no legal effect or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic. It directly affects Pennsylvania residents through a state-recognized observance of this historical figure.

Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Dec 2025

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Dec 3, 2025 Last action Jun 8, 2026

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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN2664 → Printer's No. PN3050 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was updated to reflect its progression through the legislative process, changing the printer's number from 2664 to 3050 and adding a date stamp indicating it was reported from committee on March 23, 2026. The resolution date for 'Willie Thrower Day' was also adjusted to include the year 2026, aligning the recognition with the updated timeline.

Scope change

No substantive changes to the bill's scope, eligibility, funding, or policy requirements were made; the changes are administrative updates reflecting the bill's status and timeline.

TIMELINE

The printer's number was updated from PN 2664 to PN 3050 to reflect the latest version of the bill text.

A new line was added stating the bill was reported from committee as amended on March 23, 2026.

The recognition date for 'Willie Thrower Day' was updated to include the year 2026.

Floor votes · House Mar 23, 2026

How they voted

26–0

Passed

Total votes 26

Mar 23, 2026

D Democratic14

14 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican12

12 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 23, 2026

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (26-0)

house

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported as amended

lower

Dec 3, 2025

Committee

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors