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PA HR206Designating June 14, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Army" in Pennsylvania.
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Introduced
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
In Committee
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
06/09/2025
06/09/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/09/2025
06/09/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Resolution designating June 14, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Army" in Pennsylvania.
AI Summary
This resolution commemorates the 250th birthday of the United States Army, recognizing its historical significance and ongoing importance. The document traces the Army's origins to the Second Continental Congress's establishment of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, which initially included six companies of expert riflemen from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. The resolution highlights key historical milestones, such as George Washington's commission as the first Commander in Chief, the Army's transformation from the Continental Army to the Army of the United States on July 4, 1776, and its participation in every major U.S. conflict since the Revolutionary War. It also emphasizes the Army's core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. The resolution notes that as of 2025, the Army comprises over 1.2 million individuals, including active duty, reserve, and National Guard members, and that approximately 8 million Army veterans live in the United States, with nearly 700,000 residing in Pennsylvania. Ultimately, the resolution officially designates June 14, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Army" in Pennsylvania and recognizes the service and sacrifice of Army service members.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (48)
Jim Haddock (D)*,
Marc Anderson (R),
Joshua Bashline (R),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Bud Cook (R),
Jill Cooper (R),
Nathan Davidson (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Pat Gallagher (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Keith Greiner (R),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Joe Hamm (R),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Joe Kerwin (R),
Shelby Labs (R),
Dave Madsen (D),
Abby Major (R),
Zach Mako (R),
Steve Malagari (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Bob Merski (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Tim O'Neal (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Chad Reichard (R),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Jared Solomon (D),
Craig Staats (R),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Dane Watro (R),
Last Action
Adopted (202-0) (on 06/09/2025)
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