Bill Text: PA HR217 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing April 11, 2011, as "Eat for Peace Day" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-5)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-13 - Adopted (197-0) [HR217 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR217-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1536
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 217 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY DAVIDSON, BRADFORD, CALTAGIRONE, D. COSTA, DONATUCCI, FABRIZIO, JOSEPHS, KIRKLAND, KORTZ, MAHONEY, MILLARD, MIRABITO, MOUL, PARKER, READSHAW, STABACK, SWANGER, TOOHIL, WATERS AND YOUNGBLOOD, APRIL 12, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, APRIL 12, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing April 11, 2011, as "Eat for Peace Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "Eat for Peace Day" was inspired by Philadelphian
Anthony Lucidonio, Jr., after opening his restaurant, Tony
Luke's, in Bahrain; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives understands the need
for people from all walks of life to recognize and appreciate
cultural differences; and
WHEREAS, Respectful collaboration among all nationalities,
customs and backgrounds is key in creating and maintaining a
peaceful world; and
WHEREAS, All people need to recognize the differences between
themselves and others and engage in the understanding of others;
and
WHEREAS, Regardless of race or ethnicity, all individuals
strive for happiness; and
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WHEREAS, Anthony Lucidonio, Jr., found through his
experiences that when people eat together they share cultural
experiences and deepen understanding and peace between
individuals; and
WHEREAS, "Eat for Peace Day" asks that all people share a
meal with persons of various backgrounds and thereby take a
stride toward peace by shedding their stereotypes and
prejudices; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage
individuals to dine with people of diverse customs in order to
bring peace among different races and religions; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize April
11, 2011, as "Eat for Peace Day" in Pennsylvania, in order to
encourage all societies to recognize differences in cultures and
accept those differences to attain acceptance and peace around
the world.
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