A Resolution designating March 25, 2026, as "Greek Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House resolution designates March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day within the state. The measure recognizes the historical ties between Greece and the United States, including the influence of ancient Greek democracy on American governance and the significant contributions of Greek Americans to Pennsylvania's economy and culture. It calls on residents to acknowledge the Greek struggle for freedom and the shared values of democracy and self-determination between the two nations. The resolution does not create legal obligations or change laws but serves as a symbolic recognition of the relationship between the states and the Greek community.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
Floor votes · House Mar 25, 2026
How they voted
197–2
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 200
Mar 25, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican98
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Malagari
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Bellmon
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Melissa Shusterman
DDemocratic
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