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This resolution recognizes August 24, 2025, as "Ukrainian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania, commemorating Ukraine's historic declaration of independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. The resolution provides extensive historical context, highlighting Ukraine's democratic journey, including the overwhelming public support for independence (with 90.32% voting in favor), the Budapest Memorandum, and significant political events like the Orange Revolution and Euromaidan protests. It also addresses Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing the ongoing conflict and Ukraine's struggle for sovereignty. The resolution affirms Pennsylvania's support for Ukraine by noting the state's contributions to Ukraine's defense, including munitions production and a September 2024 agreement between Governor Shapiro and Ukrainian officials. The document calls on the U.S. President and Congress to continue supporting Ukraine, draws parallels between Ukraine's fight for freedom and the American spirit of 1776, and instructs the House Chief Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to key government officials, symbolizing Pennsylvania's solidarity with Ukraine's independence and democratic aspirations.

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