Authorizing boards of school directors to provide high school diplomas to certain veterans, House Bill 2229

Memo, November 20, 2001, from Rep. Peter Zug to all House members, he plans to introduce legislation allowing school districts to award Korean War Veterans a high school diploma due to wartime service.

Letter, November 20, 2001, to Al Long from Rep. Peter Zug enclosing a copy of proposed legislation regarding high school diplomas for Korean war veterans, asking him to review the material.

Letter, November 26, 2001, from Almon J. Long to Rep. Peter Zug thanking him for his request to review his proposed legislation, stating his approval of his proposal.

Letter, November 26, 2001, from Ralph G. Neas to Rep. Peter Zug asking him to uphold the nation's principles as he considers legislation to counter the threat of terrorist attacks, asking him to draft legislation using language that ensures the privacy rights of all citizens while still being on the lookout for terrorist activity.

Letter, December 27, 2001, from Cecil B. Hengeveld to Rep. Peter Zug, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is in support of this legislation, one concern that was raised is extending the period of eligibility to as far as 1959, and instead suggested using 1956 or 1957 as the cutoff.

Letter, January 15, 2002, from Paul F. Hastrings to Rep. Peter Zug writing to expand "Operation Recognition" to include veterans of the Korean War to receive their High School Diploma.

Letter, May 6, 2002, from constituent to Rep. Peter Zug thanking him for his legislation as he has just received his high school diploma.

Letter, June 11, 2002, from Sharon E. Myers to Rep. Peter Zug sharing an experience that was a result of Act 73 of 2001 that he was the Prime Sponsor of. He witnessed three WWII veterans receive their high school diplomas.

Press Release, June 26, 2002, states that the House unanimously passed Peter Zug's legislation for Operation Recognition Program for Korean War Veterans. The House Bill 2229 builds off Rep. Peter Zug's previous legislation to give high school Diplomas to WWII Veterans.

Press Release, January 3, 2003, states that Rep. Peter Zug was recently awarded the Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal for his support of the soldiers in the Pennsylvania National Guard and the state's veterans.

Press Release, November 26, 2002, stating that Peter Zug's legislation establishing Operation Recognition for Korean War veterans was approved by the House and is on its way to the Governor's desk.