Pennsylvania State Senator Tracy Pennycuick announced on April 6 her fourth annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration, an event that honors the service and contributions of women who have served in the United States military.
The commemoration aims to recognize the important role of women veterans in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Pennycuick, who sponsored legislation to establish June 12 as Women Veterans Day in Pennsylvania, said she wants to ensure their stories are recognized statewide.
Women veterans from across Pennsylvania are invited to submit entries for a display that will feature their photographs and personal reflections on “What Service Means to Me.” Each submission will be showcased with fellow honorees. “The Women Veterans Display is a meaningful way to honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of Pennsylvania’s women who have served in uniform,” Pennycuick said. “I am proud to continue this annual tradition and provide a platform to recognize their invaluable contributions to our Commonwealth and our nation.”
This year’s ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the Main Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. A virtual display will also be available online starting Monday, June 8 at www.senatorpennycuick.com. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 8.
Pennycuick has engaged in public service through her military career and roles on veteran boards, contributing support for veterans and law enforcement according to her official website. She served for 26 years in the U.S. Army—both active duty and reserves—and retired as a lieutenant colonel after assignments including Desert Shield/Desert Storm according to her official website.
She began her military career by enlisting as a combat medic before earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1987 according to her official website. Pennycuick was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate in 2022 after previously serving in the General Assembly according to her official website. She lives with her husband—a fellow U.S. Army veteran—in Harleysville along with their four grown children and two grandchildren according to her official website.
The ongoing recognition efforts highlight both individual achievements of women veterans as well as broader community support initiatives led by public officials.