Bill Text: PA HR443 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing September 13, 2009, as "Grandparents' Day" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2009-08-19 - Adopted [HR443 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HR443-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2590
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 443 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY KORTZ, BAKER, BEAR, BELFANTI, BENNINGHOFF, BISHOP, BOBACK, BRADFORD, BRENNAN, BRIGGS, BROOKS, BROWN, CALTAGIRONE, D. COSTA, CREIGHTON, DeLUCA, DONATUCCI, EVERETT, FAIRCHILD, FLECK, FRANKEL, FREEMAN, GIBBONS, GODSHALL, GOODMAN, GRUCELA, HARHART, HESS, HICKERNELL, HORNAMAN, KESSLER, KIRKLAND, KULA, MAHONEY, MANN, MARSHALL, McCALL, McGEEHAN, McILVAINE SMITH, MELIO, MENSCH, MICOZZIE, MILLARD, MIRABITO, MOUL, MUNDY, M. O'BRIEN, PALLONE, PARKER, PASHINSKI, PAYTON, PETRI, PHILLIPS, PICKETT, QUINN, RAPP, READSHAW, REICHLEY, ROCK, ROSS, SAINATO, SANTONI, SAYLOR, SCAVELLO, SEIP, SIPTROTH, SONNEY, STABACK, SWANGER, VULAKOVICH, WALKO, WATERS AND YOUNGBLOOD, AUGUST 18, 2009
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, AUGUST 18, 2009
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing September 13, 2009, as "Grandparents' Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Grandparents' Day was officially recognized by the
Federal Government in 1978 as a day to recognize the important
role grandparents have in our society; and
WHEREAS, Grandparents' Day signifies a loving spirit that
lives within all of us, a spirit of respect and love for our
elders; and
WHEREAS, Grandparents have been and remain a valuable source
of love and wisdom for their grandchildren, children and
communities; and
WHEREAS, Many times, only grandparents have answers to
questions about family histories, and their memories assure that
our heritage is preserved; and
WHEREAS, Grandparents' Day provides children the opportunity
to learn patience, discover their roots and gain an
understanding and appreciation for the elderly; and
WHEREAS, Grandparents' Day is a time to reflect and reach out
to the elderly who are shut-ins, live in nursing homes, are
unable to be with their families or have no families; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize
September 13, 2009, as "Grandparents' Day" in Pennsylvania.
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