PRINTER'S NO. 3659
No. 394 Session of 1996
INTRODUCED BY B. SMITH, MANDERINO, BROWN, LYNCH, GEORGE,
CORRIGAN, DENT, BAKER, HASTE, OLASZ AND M. N. WRIGHT,
JUNE 5, 1996
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JUNE 5, 1996
A RESOLUTION
1 Observing the week of June 3 through 9, 1996, as "National
2 Fishing Week" in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, The week of June 3 through 9, 1996, has been
4 designated as "National Fishing Week"; and
5 WHEREAS, For 17 years, "National Fishing Week" has encouraged
6 Americans to fish, learn about natural resources stewardship and
7 applaud the efforts of the nation's resource management
8 professionals and volunteers; and
9 WHEREAS, "National Fishing Week" is sponsored by Federal and
10 State agencies, the sportfishing industry, private enterprises
11 and civic and conservation organizations. It is one of the
12 largest public-private partnerships in America; and
13 WHEREAS, Forty-five states and the District of Columbia will
14 offer free fishing days in 1996 to introduce citizens to angling
15 and encourage one-time anglers to try the sport again. More than
16 500,000 Americans are expected to participate in "National
17 Fishing Week" activities; therefore be it
1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives observe the week
2 of June 3 through 9, 1996, as "National Fishing Week," and
3 encourage residents of this Commonwealth to take the opportunity
4 to participate in a sport that is truly universal.
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