PENNSYLVANIA, August 13 - PRINTER'S NO. 1904

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

355

Session of

2026

INTRODUCED BY PENNYCUICK, ROTHMAN, MASTRIANO, YAW, ROBINSON,

DUSH, PHILLIPS-HILL, BROOKS, TARTAGLIONE, KIM, KANE, CULVER,

HAYWOOD, LAUGHLIN, BARTOLOTTA, PICOZZI, CAPPELLETTI, MARTIN,

J. WARD, VOGEL, COSTA AND STEFANO, AUGUST 13, 2026

REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, AUGUST 13, 2026

A RESOLUTION

Designating September 28, 2026, as "Green Star Veterans and

Families Day" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Veterans of the United States Armed Forces served

our country with honor, courage and unwavering commitment to

protecting our freedoms and securing our national defense; and

WHEREAS, Many veterans who have bravely served continue to

face significant mental health challenges upon returning home,

including invisible wounds that can profoundly impact their

daily lives; and

WHEREAS, Mental health conditions, including posttraumatic

stress disorder, depression and traumatic brain injury often

intensify over time and, without adequate support, can increase

the risk of suicide; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 22 veterans are tragically lost to

suicide every day, 6,407 veterans took their lives in 2022 and

over 140,000 veterans have died by suicide since September 11,

2001; and

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