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This resolution designates December 13, 2025, as "Wreaths Across America Day" in Pennsylvania, recognizing the nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America and its mission to honor veterans. The resolution traces the organization's origins to Morrill Worcester, who in 1992 donated surplus wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery, which eventually grew into a nationwide tradition of placing wreaths on veterans' graves. The resolution highlights that Wreaths Across America, formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2007, aims to remember fallen service members, honor those who serve, and educate future generations about freedom. The resolution explains the symbolic meaning of the veterans' wreaths, which consist of 10 balsam bouquets representing qualities like belief in a greater good, love, strength, and sacrifice, with the circular wreath symbolizing eternity and the red bow representing great sacrifice. For the 2025 event, the theme is "Keep Moving Forward," inspired by the last words of Captain Joshua Byers, a U.S. Army soldier killed in Iraq in 2003. The resolution encourages Pennsylvania residents to remember, honor, and share the stories of brave individuals who have served in the United States military.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr369