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PA SR150
Resolution
Status
9/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nikil Saval
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AI Summary
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Designates June 8, 2025, as "Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy Day" in Pennsylvania to honor his 100th birthday and military service
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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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Served 26 years of active duty 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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Received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 11 oak leaf clusters, Congressional Gold Medal, and two Presidential Unit Citations
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Born in South Philadelphia, graduated from South Philadelphia High School, and earned degrees in Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering-Reliability
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
Transmitted as directed
9/25/2025