State Representative Dane Watro | Pennsylvania 116th Legislative District
State Representative Dane Watro | Pennsylvania 116th Legislative District
A resolution to recognize November 11 as Veterans Day in Pennsylvania was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Dane Watro, who represents Luzerne and Schuylkill counties.
"Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the service of the brave men and women who have answered our country’s call; those who have not returned from the battlefield; those who have returned with the scars of war; and all who have worn the uniform and protected our freedoms and our way of life as Americans," said Watro. "As a U.S. Army veteran, I am proud to be the prime sponsor."
Veterans Day is a federal holiday that was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. In 1954, Congress renamed Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
The resolution's passage reflects a continued commitment to honoring veterans' contributions and sacrifices.
For more information, contact Andy Briggs at 717-260-6474 or abriggs@pahousegop.com.
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