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PA SR150

PA SR150
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.


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Introduced
09/10/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
09/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/10/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A Resolution 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.

AI Summary

This resolution designates June 8, 2025, as "Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy Day" in Pennsylvania, honoring an extraordinary veteran who was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American fighter squadron in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. The resolution highlights Lt. Col. Hardy's remarkable military career, which spanned 26 years of active duty and included 21 combat missions in World War II, 45 missions during the Korean War, and 70 missions in Vietnam, flying various aircraft including P-51 Mustangs and B-29 bombers. It recognizes his significant academic achievements, including degrees in electrical and systems engineering, and acknowledges his numerous military decorations such as the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Congressional Gold Medal. The resolution also celebrates Hardy's ongoing community service, his role in raising awareness about the racial discrimination faced by African American servicemen, and his continued mentorship of aspiring pilots. By designating a day in his honor, the Pennsylvania Senate aims to recognize Lt. Col. Hardy as a symbol of courage, perseverance, and service, highlighting his contributions to both military history and civil rights.

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Last Action

Transmitted as directed (on 09/25/2025)

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