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PA HR206

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Haddock

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 14, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Army" in Pennsylvania, marking the anniversary of the Continental Army's establishment by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1775

  • Recognizes Pennsylvania's founding role in the Army, as six of the original ten companies of expert riflemen came from Pennsylvania and formed the Pennsylvania Line

  • Acknowledges the current U.S. Army comprises more than 1.2 million individuals, including active duty, reserve, National Guard members, and civilian personnel

  • Notes Pennsylvania is home to nearly 700,000 veterans, making it the fifth-largest veteran population in the country, with approximately 8 million U.S. Army veterans nationwide

  • Formally recognizes the service and sacrifice of all United States Army service members

Legislative Description

Designating June 14, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Army" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Adopted (202-0)

6/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness4/22/2025

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