Bill Text: PA SR328 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating the week of June 9 through 15, 2012, as "State Veterans' Homes Week" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 22-14)

Status: (Passed) 2012-06-12 - Introduced and adopted [SR328 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-SR328-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2284
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 328 Session of2012
INTRODUCED BY BAKER, SCARNATI, PILEGGI, ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, BREWSTER, BRUBAKER, COSTA, DINNIMAN, EARLL, EICHELBERGER, ERICKSON, FARNESE, FERLO, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, HUGHES, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, MENSCH, YUDICHAK, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, SCHWANK, SOLOBAY, STACK, TARTAGLIONE, TOMLINSON, VOGEL, WARD, WAUGH, D. WHITE, M. WHITE AND YAW, JUNE 12, 2012
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 12, 2012
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of June 9 through 15, 2012, as "State
Veterans' Homes Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The history of our nation reflects the memories of
the men and women who have endeavored to preserve our freedom,
whose task, while indescribable in terms of sacrifice and
commitment, stands as a lasting tribute to the ideals we value
as Americans; and
WHEREAS, These heroes, every man and woman, relinquished a
part of their lives in defense of the United States, and their
struggle will never be forgotten, overlooked or underestimated;
and
WHEREAS, Those who served this nation in the United States
Armed Forces forever carry the virtues of liberty, freedom and
the right to independence, and we, as citizens of the United
States of America, owe an inexpressible debt to these men and
women, and we take time to thank each of these American heroes,
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past and present; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth has, for more than 100 years,
provided a home for these distinguished veterans in need; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania will continue to honor its veterans by
providing them with support; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania offers its veterans and their spouses
exceptional around-the-clock care through a network of six
extended-care facilities located in major population centers
throughout this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, These facilities, offering personal care, skilled
nursing care, domiciliary care and dementia care, rate
exceptionally high in patient satisfaction levels compared to
the national average; and
WHEREAS, This system is comprised of the Delaware Valley
Veterans' Home, the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center,
Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home, Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors
Home, Southeastern Veterans' Center and Southwestern Veterans'
Center; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That in recognition of our veterans and veterans'
homes, the Senate designate the week of June 9 through 15, 2012,
as "State Veterans' Homes Week" in Pennsylvania and encourage
all citizens to visit a State-supported home in Erie,
Hollidaysburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton or Spring City
and thank these veterans and the personnel who serve them.
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