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PA HR267
Resolution
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Fiedler
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AI Summary
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Designates June 8, 2025, as "Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the South Philadelphia native on his 100th birthday
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Lt. Col. Hardy is the last surviving member of the Tuskegee Airmen's 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first African American fighter squadron activated during World War II
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Military service spanned 26 years across three wars: 21 combat missions in WWII over Germany, 45 missions over North Korea, and 70 combat missions during Vietnam
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Awards received include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 11 oak leaf clusters, Congressional Gold Medal, and two Presidential Unit Citations
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Holds degrees including a BS in Electrical Engineering, MS in Systems Engineering from the US Air Force Institute of Technology, and an Honorary Doctorate from Tuskegee University
Legislative Description
Designating June 8, 2025, as "Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy Day" in Pennsylvania, honoring Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy's military service and recognizing him as a decorated veteran, community leader and enduring symbol of courage.
Last Action
Adopted (203-0)
6/25/2025