Pennsylvania SB1088 establishes First Defenders Day on April 18 to honor Pennsylvania's first responders to the Civil War.

Pennsylvania SB1088 designates April 18 as First Defenders Day, a legal holiday in Pennsylvania, to recognize the contributions of five volunteer militia units from the state who were the first to arrive in Washington, DC in response to President Abraham Lincoln's call for troops during the Civil War. The bill mandates the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging residents, schools, and veterans' organizations to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Pennsylvania SB1088 establishes First Defenders Day on April 18 to honor Pennsylvania's first responders to the Civil War.

Pennsylvania SB1088 designates April 18 as First Defenders Day, a legal holiday in Pennsylvania, to recognize the contributions of five volunteer militia units from the state who were the first to arrive in Washington, DC in response to President Abraham Lincoln's call for troops during the Civil War. The bill mandates the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging residents, schools, and veterans' organizations to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.