Nov. 30, 2017
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) that would create two new decorations to the list of existing medals, badges and awards conferred by the Commonwealth for heroic civilian and military service was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday.
“Pennsylvanians have been making the ultimate sacrifice for our country since the American Revolution,” said Saccone. “It’s time we recognize and honor the citizens of the Commonwealth who have put their country before themselves. I would like to thank the governor for signing this bill into law.”
House Bill 165, now
Act 56 of 2017, will create two new decorations: the Pennsylvania Medal of Achievement and the Pennsylvania Veterans Service Award. The Pennsylvania Medal of Achievement will be ranked fifth, under the Pennsylvania Commendation Medal, and the Pennsylvania Veterans Service Award will be ranked 13th, under the Pennsylvania Outstanding Aeronautical Achievement Award.
“With the creation of these new medals, current and future governors will have the ability to further recognize outstanding service by both civilians and service members, honoring their sacrifices in maintaining freedom and their dedication to the Commonwealth and its citizens,” said Saccone. “These new decorations will inspire the next generation of brave and courageous Pennsylvanians.”
To further recognize
Act 56, a bill-signing ceremony will be forthcoming at a later date. For more information, please visit
RepSaccone.com or
Facebook.com/RepSaccone.
Representative Rick Saccone
39th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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