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Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2015 - 2016
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | October 17, 2016 03:27 PM |
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| From: | Senator Patrick M. Browne |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | Designating the week of October 31 through November 3, 2016, as "No Place for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania |
| In the near future, I will introduce a resolution designating the week of October 31 through November 3, 2016, as “No Place for Hate Week” in Pennsylvania. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was founded in October 1913, to fight anti-Semitism and to “secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Now as one of the nation's premier civil rights/human relations agencies, ADL continues the fight against anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all. As part of the organization’s efforts, the “No Place for Hate” program was established as an outreach effort designed to empower schools and communities to challenge racism, hatred, anti-Semitism, and bigotry. By reducing bias and increasing appreciation for diversity, “No Place for Hate” is an innovative and powerful method for building communities of respect. “No Place for Hate” has proven to be an invaluable resource to communities throughout the Commonwealth and is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It is currently active in 220 schools and organizations throughout eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware. In recognition of the many accomplishments of “No Place for Hate”, I will be sponsoring a resolution designating the week of October 31 through November 3, 2016 as “No Place for Hate Week” in Pennsylvania. I invite all members to co-sponsor this important legislation. |
Introduced as SR479