State Flag Stamp Unveiled, Dedicated
Pennsylvania’s new stamp is a part of the Postal Service’s “Flags of Our Nation” series, but officials say it’s much more than a flag. “It’s a representation of the people, the heritage, the history and the future of Pennsylvania. So it’s much more than just the flag,” explains Central PA District Manager Kevin McAdams.
The new Pennsylvania state flag stamp was unveiled and dedicated at a state capitol ceremony on Tuesday.
In addition to the Commonwealth’s flag, the new stamp includes artwork that depicts several whitetail deer. “The whitetail deer is our neighbor, it’s an economic driver and it’s also very important to us,” says State Rep. Mike Peifer. As a representative of Pike and Wayne counties, Peifer is no stranger to deer. Peifer helped to unveil the new stamp at a state capitol ceremony.
The whitetail deer became the official state animal back in October of 1959.
