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Committee advances resolutions honoring 9/11, Gold Shield families and Green Star banner, and moves Korean War and Green Star bills to the floor
Summary
The committee unanimously moved a package of recognitions and bills to the floor, including a 9/11 remembrance, a Gold Shield Family Day designation, measures on the Green Star service banner, and Senate Bill 511 to mark Korean War Armistice Day.
The Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced a package of symbolic and enabling measures honoring victims and first responders.
Representative Shoren introduced House Resolution 449 recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and recalled personal memories of that day, saying "I remember exactly where I was at 08:46AM on 09/11." The resolution moved to the floor. Representative Mullins presented House Resolution 505 to designate May 13 as Gold Shield Family Day to honor families of first responders who died in the line of duty; members shared personal tributes and the committee advanced the resolution unanimously.
Representative Ghentz presented House Resolution 491 urging expanded awareness of the Green Star service banner for families affected by military and veteran suicide, and later introduced House Bill 2449 to allow the banner to be flown on Commonwealth buildings for appropriate commemorations; both measures moved to the floor. Senator Mastriano presented Senate Bill 511 to recognize Korean War Armistice Day on July 27; he described the war’s scale and casualty figures as part of his remarks, and the committee advanced the bill.
Each listed item was advanced to the floor without recorded negative votes in committee.
