LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing the 65th 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, Fifty-five years ago, on June 12, 1948, President Harry S.
Truman signed into law the "Women's Armed Services Integration 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 tenets 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 65th 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 unalter-
able 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 65th Anniversary of the signing of
the "Women's Armed Services Integration 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.