Pennsylvania HR 505: A Resolution recognizing May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge the families of fallen first responders.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 3324
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 505
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY MULLINS, RYNCAVAGE, MALAGARI, MERSKI, PICKETT,
GUZMAN, VENKAT, McNEILL, HILL-EVANS, JAMES, HOWARD, SANCHEZ,
STEELE, RIVERA, NEILSON AND HOHENSTEIN, APRIL 29, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, APRIL 29, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in
Pennsylvania to acknowledge the families of fallen first
responders.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania acknowledges the service of first
responders, including police officers, firefighters, emergency
medical technicians, corrections officers, emergency dispatch
officers and emergency service providers, who perform duties
essential to public safety; and
WHEREAS, The families of first responders who have died in
the line of duty are impacted by the nature of these roles,
which may include irregular schedules and safety-related
challenges; and
WHEREAS, The loss of a first responder in the line of duty
affects the first responder's immediate family members,
including spouses, children, parents or siblings; and
WHEREAS, These families include those of police officers,
firefighters, emergency medical technicians, corrections
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officers, emergency dispatch officers and emergency service
providers who have devoted their lives to public service; and
WHEREAS, The loss of a first responder in the line of duty is
a profound event that leaves a lasting impact on the first
responder's family; and
WHEREAS, At the Federal level, H. Res. 364, which designated
the term "Gold Shield Family" for families of fallen first
responders, was signed into law on May 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing May 13 as "Gold Shield Family Day" in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania aligns with the Federal
designation and provides a reminder and an opportunity to
reflect on the role of these families in relation to the service
of their loved ones; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize May 13,
2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge
the families of fallen first responders.
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