PA HR259

Designates August 24, 2025, as "Ukrainian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania, commemorating Ukraine's 1991 declaration of independence when 90.32% of voters supported independence in a referendum with 84.1% turnout

Recounts Ukraine's political history including the 2004 Orange Revolution, the 2013-2014 Euromaidan protests, Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea, and the full-scale Russian invasion beginning February 24, 2022

Highlights Pennsylvania's contributions to Ukraine's defense, including munitions production and President Zelenskyy's September 2024 visit to the Scranton Ammunition Plant

Notes Governor Shapiro signed an agreement with Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration to support post-war reconstruction and provide Pennsylvania businesses opportunities to participate

Urges the U.S. President and Congress to continue supporting Ukraine and directs copies be sent to the President, Governor, and Pennsylvania's congressional delegation