{"id":231507,"date":"2026-06-30T05:15:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/231507\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T05:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:15:14","slug":"senate-votes-to-install-braille-flag-at-pa-capitol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/231507\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate Votes to Install Braille Flag at PA Capitol"},"content":{"rendered":"


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HARRISBURG \u2013 A new Braille Flag monument honoring veterans with visual impairments could be installed at the Pennsylvania Capitol Building under legislation passed by the Senate today, according to the bill\u2019s author, Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster).<\/p>\n

The Braille Flag was created to honor the service of veterans who have been left with life-long visual disabilities. The monument will be made of bronze and includes the Pledge of Allegiance in Braille.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo many Pennsylvania veterans have sacrificed their health \u2013 including their vision \u2013 in service to our nation,\u201d Martin said. \u201cThis monument would stand as a lasting tribute to all who have defended our freedom and would ensure their courage is remembered by every generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Similar monuments have been installed at Arlington National Cemetery and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville.<\/p>\n

The display would be sponsored by the Moose Lodge and the American Braille Flag Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the placement of these flags throughout the country. The idea was brought to Martin by a constituent who is a member of the Lancaster Moose Lodge.<\/p>\n

Senate Bill 1303<\/a> was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.<\/p>\n

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CONTACT: Jason Thompson<\/a><\/p>\n

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