Bill Text: PA HR760 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta, which will take place June 30 through July 4, 2012, in the City of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2012-06-11 - Adopted (196-0) [HR760 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR760-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 3692
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 760 Session of2012
INTRODUCED BY M. SMITH, MAHER, NEUMAN, WHEATLEY, CALTAGIRONE, CHRISTIANA, CONKLIN, D. COSTA, DEASY, DeLUCA, DiGIROLAMO, EVERETT, FABRIZIO, FLECK, FRANKEL, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GODSHALL, GOODMAN, GRELL, GROVE, HARHART, HELM, HENNESSEY, HESS, KIRKLAND, KNOWLES, KORTZ, KOTIK, MAJOR, MANN, MARSHALL, MATZIE, METZGAR, MILLARD, MIRABITO, MUSTIO, O'NEILL, PAYTON, QUINN, RAVENSTAHL, READSHAW, ROSS, SAINATO, SCAVELLO, SCHMOTZER, SONNEY, STABACK, STERN, VEREB, VULAKOVICH, WATERS, WHITE AND YOUNGBLOOD, JUNE 7, 2012
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JUNE 7, 2012
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta, which will take
place June 30 through July 4, 2012, in the City of Pittsburgh
and western Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is the largest
inland regatta in the United States, founded to celebrate
community camaraderie and to promote the city's treasured
waterscape which defines Pittsburgh's unique topography and
personality; and
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is the tri-
state's largest summertime event, attracting half a million
people to one of the country's premier Fourth of July
celebrations, making it the region's most prolific festival of
free family entertainment; and
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta provides a
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multimillion dollar impact annually to the local economy and
sports one of the top ten Fourth of July fireworks displays
nationwide; and
WHEREAS, More than 500,000 spectators attend the Pittsburgh
Three Rivers Regatta, gathering at the city's spectacular North
Shore and historic Point State Park; and
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta regularly
features world champion performers in extreme air, water and
land sports to create unrivaled showmanship on the water; and
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta presents free
concerts, water ski shows, bass fishing tournaments, national
dragon boat championships, kid zones and grants for water and
river-related organizations; and
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta promotes
innovative water fun through such unique competitions as its
"Anything That Floats" race; and
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is the largest
venue on the powerboat racing circuit in the country; and
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is one of this
Commonwealth's most famous outdoor tourism attractions and
greatest promotional extravaganza for one of the nation's most
prominent and prized commercial ports; and
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta has become a
Fourth of July tradition in western Pennsylvania, now entering
its 35th year, and has created spectacular and treasured
memories for citizens across the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Three Rivers Regatta Board of Directors
leadership, including Chairman John Bonassi; Vice Chairman Joe
Kirk; Vice Chairman J.D. Fogarty; Treasurer Corey Deible;
Assistant Secretary and General Counsel Greg Harbaugh; the
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entire Three Rivers Regatta Board of Directors; and the entire
team at Integrated Strategic Marketing, USA, are recognized for
their continued dedication and efforts, ensuring another
successful year of festivities at the Pittsburgh Three Rivers
Regatta; and
WHEREAS, This year's Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta will
take place June 30 through July 4, 2012, in the City of
Pittsburgh and other appropriate venues in western Pennsylvania;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta, which will take place June 30
through July 4, 2012, in the City of Pittsburgh and western
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta, Three Gateway Center, 401
Liberty Avenue, 22nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
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