Pennsylvania Act 1992-50 — PENNSYLVANIA POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY - OBSERVANCE

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PENNSYLVANIA POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY - OBSERVANCE
                  Act of Jun. 11, 1992, P.L. 301, No. 50              Cl. 38
                                  AN ACT

     Providing for the observance of the third Friday in September of
        each year as "Pennsylvania POW/MIA Recognition Day."

        The United States Congress and the President of the United
     States for the past eleven years have proclaimed an annual
     "National POW/MIA Recognition Day." For the last four years, the
     third Friday of September has been chosen for the day of
     remembrance because that time of year usually ensures good
     weather for the many commemoration ceremonies in every state of
     the Union and a single, designated day allows for maximum media
     exposure for that day of remembrance.

        The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
     hereby enacts as follows:

     Section 1.  Designation of "Pennsylvania POW/MIA Recognition
                    Day."
        In recognition of the fact that the number of American
     POW/MIA's still missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia is
     2,282 (116 Pennsylvanians), in the Korean War, 8,100, in World
     War II, 78,000, and in the Persian Gulf War, 9, and whose
     bravery, patriotism and courage will never be forgotten by their
     loved ones and their grateful Nation and Commonwealth, the third
     Friday of September of each year is hereby designated
     "Pennsylvania POW/MIA Recognition Day."
     Section 2.  Proclamation by Governor.
        The Governor shall issue a proclamation every third Friday of
     September, in perpetuity, to commemorate the sacrifices and
     patriotism of our Pennsylvania POW/MIA's and to observe that day
     with appropriate honors and ceremonies.
     Section 3.  Effective date.
        This act shall take effect immediately.