Bill Text: PA HR333 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing the significance of fathers and "Father's Day."

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-15 - Adopted (199-0) [HR333 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR333-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2036
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 333 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY CREIGHTON, JUNE 7, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JUNE 7, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the significance of fathers and "Father's Day."
WHEREAS, Fathers factor significantly in the lives of
children; and
WHEREAS, Fathers play an important role in teaching their
children life lessons and preparing them to succeed in school
and in life; and
WHEREAS, Children with involved fathers are more likely to do
well in school, have a better sense of well-being and have fewer
behavioral problems; and
WHEREAS, Supportive fathers promote the positive physical,
social, emotional, moral and mental development of children; and
WHEREAS, Promoting responsible fatherhood can help increase
the chances that children will grow up with two caring parents;
and
WHEREAS, When fathers are actively involved in the upbringing
of children, the children demonstrate greater self-control and a
greater ability to take initiative; and
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WHEREAS, Responsible fatherhood can help reduce child
poverty; and
WHEREAS, Responsible fatherhood strengthens families and
communities; and
WHEREAS, Father's Day is the third Sunday in June; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby declare as
follows:
(1) Fathers and mothers are of equal importance in all
areas of parenting and in every aspect of the development of
children, and it is paramount that all government interaction
with families, parents and children, primarily, does promote
the right of access of fathers and mothers equally to their
children.
(2) The Commonwealth, through section 28 of Article I of
the Constitution of Pennsylvania, guarantees to both women
and men, mothers and fathers, completely equal rights and
completely equal obligations with regard to parenting and
other issues involving domestic relations, custody and
support.
(3) The millions of fathers who serve as wonderful,
caring parents for their children are commended.
(4) Fathers across the United States are encouraged to
use Father's Day to reconnect and rededicate themselves to
their children's lives, to spend Father's Day with their
children and to express their love and support for their
children.
(5) All men are urged to understand the level of
responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the
encouragement of the mental, moral, social, academic,
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emotional, physical and spiritual development of children.
(6) The active involvement of fathers in the rearing and
development of their children, including the devotion of
time, energy and resources, is strongly encouraged.
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