Bill Text: PA SR231 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Observing the week of November 20 through 26, 2011, as "National Family Week" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 19-12)

Status: (Passed) 2011-11-15 - Introduced and adopted [SR231 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-SR231-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1799
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 231 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY ORIE, SCARNATI, PILEGGI, COSTA, ALLOWAY, BROWNE, BRUBAKER, DINNIMAN, EARLL, EICHELBERGER, ERICKSON, FARNESE, FERLO, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, HUGHES, KASUNIC, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, SCHWANK, SOLOBAY, STACK, TARTAGLIONE, VOGEL, WARD, WAUGH, D. WHITE, YAW AND YUDICHAK, NOVEMBER 15, 2011
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, NOVEMBER 15, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Observing the week of November 20 through 26, 2011, as "National
Family Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, As individuals, we find in our families a sense of
identity, purpose and security; and
WHEREAS, As a Commonwealth, we find in our families the
vision and strength we need to remain a truly free and just
society; and
WHEREAS, Through our experiences as members of a family, we
learn important lessons about love and faith, duty and fidelity,
personal responsibility and concern for others; and
WHEREAS, Because these lessons are conveyed to the community
at large and because the family gives us a model of human
relationships after which all other social institutions are
fashioned, the strength and integrity of the family are vital to
our well-being as a nation and as a State; and
WHEREAS, Families are the fundamental cornerstone of human
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society, providing models for caring from birth through the
aging years and inspiring celebration and renewal; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is blessed with a multitude of
families, which is an essential part of the cultural, social and
spiritual fabric that is Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Families need and deserve recognition, encouragement
and support for the daily miracles they perform; and
WHEREAS, Everyone has a role to play in making families
successful, including neighborhood organizations, businesses,
nonprofit agencies, policymakers and, of course, families
themselves; and
WHEREAS, The first "National Family Week" began in 1968 as a
means to provide Americans with an opportunity to promote strong
families; and
WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is a traditional time to recognize
the important role families play in strengthening our
communities; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate observe the week of November 20
through 26, 2011, as "National Family Week" in Pennsylvania and
call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private
institutions and businesses to mark this week with appropriate
ceremonies and programs in appreciation of our communities'
families.
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