Pennsylvania HR277: A Resolution designating August 16, 2025, as "Pottsville Maroons Championship Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the team's 1925 championship victory.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating August 16, 2025, as "Pottsville Maroons Championship Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the team's 1925 championship victory.

From the introduced text, June 30, 2025:

A RESOLUTION Designating August 16, 2025, as "Pottsville Maroons Championship Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the team's 1925 championship victory. WHEREAS, The Pottsville Maroons, a professional football team from Pottsville, Pennsylvania, achieved remarkable success during the 1925 National Football League (NFL) season, finishing with an impressive record of 10 wins, losses and 0 ties; and WHEREAS, On December 6, 1925, the Pottsville Maroons defeated the Chicago Cardinals in a pivotal game widely regarded as the de facto NFL championship, securing the team's place as one of the premier teams in the early years of professional football; and WHEREAS, The Maroons further solidified their legacy by defeating the Notre Dame All-Stars, a team composed of celebrated college football players featuring the famous Four Horsemen, in an exhibition game that showcased the growing prowess of the NFL and its ability to compete with and surpass the more popular college football teams of the era; and WHEREAS, The 1925 Pottsville Maroons, under the leadership of players such as Tony Latone, Herb Stein, Charlie Berry and Walter French, and coached by Dick Rauch, exemplified teamwork, resilience and athletic excellence, bringing pride to the City of Pottsville and Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, The Maroons' achievements in 1925 played a significant role in elevating the visibility and credibility of professional football, contributing to the growth of …

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Sponsors

• Timothy Twardzik (R, 123) · primary sponsor
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Michael Stender (R, 108)
• Perry Stambaugh (R, 86)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• James Barton (R, 124)
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• Joanne Stehr (R, 107)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Chad Reichard (R, 90)

Latest actions

1. December 17, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 1657-1658), Dec. 17, 2025
2. December 17, 2025: Adopted, Dec. 17, 2025 (201-2)
3. December 16, 2025: Removed from table, Dec. 16, 2025
4. September 22, 2025: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Sept. 22, 2025
5. July 1, 2025: Reported as committed, July 1, 2025
6. June 30, 2025: Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2025

Votes

• Adopted, Dec. 17, 2025 (201-2) (December 17, 2025): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Report Bill As Committed (July 1, 2025): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR277?

HR277 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating August 16, 2025, as "Pottsville Maroons Championship Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the team's 1925 championship victory.

What does HR277 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating August 16, 2025, as "Pottsville Maroons Championship Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the team's 1925 championship victory.

What is the status of HR277?

Passed both chambers as of December 17, 2025. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 1657-1658), Dec. 17, 2025 (December 17, 2025).

Who sponsored HR277?

Timothy Twardzik (R, 123), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR277?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr277