Veterans Resource Central Encourages Pennsylvanians to Join in Statewide Salute to Military Families on Oct. 14.Invites Schools, Religious Congregations, Civic Organizations, Veterans Groups to Take Part in 'Purple Day in PA' HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Veterans Resource Central (VRC (Vertical Redundancy Check) An error checking method that generates and tests a parity bit for each byte of data that is moved or transmitted. VRC - Vertical Redundancy Check ), a Harrisburg-based non-profit group, is encouraging schools, religious organizations, local governments, veterans groups and other civic and community organizations throughout the Commonwealth to join in "Purple Day in PA," a statewide salute to military families on Saturday, Oct. 14. "Concern for our military men and women weigh heavily as they serve our nation on many fronts," said John Carrigan, VRC president. "While they are deployed, it is important that we pay tribute to, and support and sustain, their sons and daughters, husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, who are tasked with attempting to live life as normal. As our service men and women perform their duties, it is our duty to express our gratitude, not only to them, but to the families who love and support them. "We encourage schools, religious congregations and other community organizations throughout Pennsylvania to plan ways to acknowledge military families. Too often the families of our soldiers are overlooked. On October 14, we will all say thanks for the sacrifices they make for our nation." A Pennsylvania Senate resolution passed this summer officially designated the event. The occasion's signature color, purple, is used by the U.S. military as a visual symbol representing all its branches. VRC will observe the event with a ceremony at 10 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda rotunda In Classical and Neoclassical architecture, a building or room that is circular in plan and covered with a dome. The Pantheon is a Classical Roman rotunda. The Villa Rotonda at Vicenza, designed by Andrea Palladio, is an Italian Renaissance example. in Harrisburg. Military families across the Commonwealth, and those who wish to acknowledge them, are encouraged to take part. The ceremony will include a keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. by Major General Robert P. French, Deputy Commander of Joint Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania Army National Guard The Pennsylvania Army National Guard, abbreviated PAARNG, is part of the United States Army National Guard and is based in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The PAARNG maintains 124 armories and is present in 87 communities across the commonwealth. , and presentation of the proclamation by Pennsylvania Senator Jeffrey E. Piccola. Carrigan noted that families of deployed service men and women, often overlooked, cope with significant changes and unique challenges in their lives. Deployments are long and stressful for families, comparable to a marathon Co over time, families can wear down and caregivers can become exhausted. Awareness among civic organizations, and their support, is critical to help military families endure through these long, difficult and recurring re·cur intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs 1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly. 2. To return to one's attention or memory. 3. To return in thought or discourse. stretches of time. VRC's Family Center, for example, offers a variety of resources including childcare, legal and financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. to help military families maintain their households while loved ones loved ones npl → seres mpl queridos loved ones npl → proches mpl et amis chers loved ones love npl are away. For more information on Purple Day in PA: A Statewide Salute to Military Families, call VRC at (717) 221-1360 or visit www.veteransresourcecentral.org. About Veterans Resource Central Veterans Resource Central (VRC) is the leading organization for family support, career counseling Noun 1. career counseling - counseling on career opportunities counseling, counselling, guidance, counsel, direction - something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action , job placement assistance and business networking This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. for returning veterans in Pennsylvania. VRC is a Harrisburg-based, non-profit group whose primary mission is to provide career counseling and job placement assistance to returning veterans as well assistance to deployed families. The organization strives to serve Pennsylvania veterans from all military branches. For more information on how to join, volunteer, or donate to the VRC call (717) 221-1360 or visit www.veteransresourcecentral.org. |
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