Assembly Resolution No. 1366

BY: M. of A. Hunter

COMMEMORATING the 70th Anniversary of the signing
of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of
1948

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
give positive definition to the profile and disposition of the American
Armed Forces, so profoundly strengthen shared commitment to the exercise
of freedom; and

WHEREAS, Seventy years ago, on June 12, 1948, President Harry S.
Truman signed into law the Women's Armed Services Act of 1948 (P.L.
625-80th Congress); this law insured that women would have a permanent
place in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps; and

WHEREAS, For decades, women veterans served their country with honor
and valor and excelled in all levels of the military through their
demonstrated military capabilities; their distinguished role in the
defense of our country is recognized and commended; and

WHEREAS, The armed forces have nurtured a spirit of integrity,
service and respect that passes on into civilian life; the unification
of women into the armed forces goes to further the basic tenants of
these three principles and serves as an example to future generations of
the strength that lies in working together for a common good; and

WHEREAS, Through its avowed commitment to those who have served in
the cause of America's Freedom, the 70th Anniversary of the signing of
the Women's Armed Services Integration Act does so unselfishly advance
that spirit of united purpose and shared concern which is the
unalterable manifestation of our American experience; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
pay tribute to the bravery, patriotism and sacrifice made by women, both
those still living and those who died in service to our great country;
and to most proudly commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the signing of
the Women's Armed Forces Service Act of 1948, which later came to be
known as Women Veterans Recognition Day, fully confident that such
procedure mirrors our shared commitment to preserve, to ensure and to
yet effect that patrimony of freedom which is our American Heritage.