Bill > SCR99

This concurrent resolution proclaims June 12, 2025, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in Delaware, honoring the historic and ongoing contributions of women in military service. The resolution provides extensive context about women's military service, highlighting their participation from the Army Nurse Corps' establishment in 1901 through significant milestones like the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 and modern combat roles. It recognizes key achievements such as the all-black 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, Delaware's own General Hazel Johnson-Brown, and the more than 9,000 women who have earned Combat Action Badges since 2001. The resolution also acknowledges the unique challenges women veterans face, including higher rates of homelessness and unequal access to healthcare, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting women's military contributions. By designating this specific date, the resolution aims to honor the memory of servicewomen who made the ultimate sacrifice and highlight the ongoing need to ensure equality, dignity, and opportunity for women veterans.

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