Senator Tracy Pennycuick, a Pennsylvania lawmaker and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, recently shared updates on her social media about Medal of Honor Day, local sports achievements, and the upcoming trout fishing season.
On March 26, 2026, Pennycuick recognized Medal of Honor Day with a message honoring military service members: “Yesterday was Medal of Honor Day, a time to honor the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of those who received our nation’s highest military award. Their actions remind us of the true cost of freedom. We are forever grateful. https://t.co/izQQmF8j21”.
Later that day, she congratulated a local high school volleyball team for their athletic success: ” This week, I was honored to host the Spring Ford Girls Volleyball Team, 2025 PIAA Class 4A State Champions! They went undefeated and had an incredible season. Congrats to Coach Fuller, the athletes & their families! https://t.co/5vKKA93290 https://t.co/4FJtaGrFNv”.
On March 27, Pennycuick promoted outdoor recreation by reminding constituents about important dates for Pennsylvania’s trout fishing season: ” Trout Season is Almost Here! Time to get your rods, lines, and hooks ready! Key Dates: Mar 28: Mentored Youth Day (statewide) Apr 4: Trout Opener (statewide) May 24 & Jul 4: Fish-for-Free Days @pafishandboat https://t.co/86zf4Rp5qC”.
Pennycuick has a long record of public service through her military career and participation on veteran boards supporting veterans and law enforcement (official website). She served in the U.S. Army for 26 years—including deployments during Desert Shield and Desert Storm—retiring as a lieutenant colonel (official website). After enlisting as a combat medic and later earning a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1987 (official website), Pennycuick transitioned into state politics following her election to the Pennsylvania Senate in 2022 after prior service in the General Assembly (official website). She resides in Harleysville with her husband—a fellow Army veteran—their four grown children, and two grandchildren (official website).