Bill Text: PA HR515 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and commending the organization for its outstanding efforts to enhance the lives of western Pennsylvanians.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-15)

Status: (Passed) 2011-12-06 - Adopted (195-0) [HR515 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR515-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2811
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 515 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY FRANKEL, BARBIN, BISHOP, K. BOYLE, BRENNAN, BUXTON, CALTAGIRONE, CLYMER, P. COSTA, DALEY, DiGIROLAMO, EVERETT, FABRIZIO, FLECK, GEIST, GEORGE, GIBBONS, GILLEN, GOODMAN, HARKINS, HENNESSEY, KORTZ, KOTIK, MAHONEY, MANN, MARSHALL, MILLARD, MIRABITO, MURPHY, M. O'BRIEN, PARKER, SCHRODER, M. SMITH, SONNEY, STERN, VULAKOVICH, WAGNER, WHEATLEY, WHITE, YOUNGBLOOD AND MICCARELLI, DECEMBER 5, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, DECEMBER 5, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Federation of
Greater Pittsburgh and commending the organization for its
outstanding efforts to enhance the lives of western
Pennsylvanians.
WHEREAS, The Federation has strived diligently to give care
to those in need, give deeper engagement in quality of life and
give strength to the Pittsburgh community, as well as provide
leadership and nurture the leaders of tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Federation has coordinated
a multitude of programs and worked in connection with other
agencies to support the needs of the community in the areas of
health, education and a promotion of society's general welfare;
and
WHEREAS, The Federation has fostered a thriving and engaged
community by building relationships locally, in Israel and
around the world; and
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WHEREAS, The Federation recognizes the importance of working
collaboratively with people of all backgrounds and faiths and
strictly adheres to a policy of cooperation and inclusiveness;
and
WHEREAS, Funding for the Federation has historically come
from philanthropic donations, endowments and grants from
governmental and outside agencies; and
WHEREAS, Next year the Federation will mark its 100th year of
serving the community; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
achievements of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and
commend the organization on its 100 years of working
collaboratively to create a better community in Pittsburgh and
western Pennsylvania.
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