PRINTER'S NO. 3705
No. 687 Session of 2004
INTRODUCED BY FLEAGLE, HICKERNELL, GEIST, GEORGE, FORCIER,
RUBLEY, HORSEY, GRUCELA, MAJOR, DeWEESE, BIANCUCCI,
LESCOVITZ, HARHAI, WOJNAROSKI, MUSTIO, HERSHEY, LEDERER,
CORRIGAN, ROHRER, NAILOR, JAMES, McGILL, FLICK, B. SMITH,
PAYNE, SAINATO, CRUZ, MANN, COLEMAN, PALLONE, WATSON, COY,
BENNINGHOFF, WASHINGTON, GABIG, FAIRCHILD, HERMAN, ROSS,
GINGRICH, MARSICO, KILLION, TIGUE, LAUGHLIN, ARMSTRONG,
DiGIROLAMO, ARGALL, BAKER, DeLUCA, O'NEILL, WILT, CRAHALLA,
BELFANTI, LEH, BARRAR, E. Z. TAYLOR, HUTCHINSON, WHEATLEY,
BEBKO-JONES, PICKETT, TRUE, SANTONI, BALDWIN, CREIGHTON,
WEBER, BELARDI, SATHER, CAPPELLI, GOOD, DALEY, McILHATTAN,
SCAVELLO, MANDERINO, GILLESPIE, SOLOBAY AND ROEBUCK,
APRIL 13, 2004
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 13, 2004
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating the week of April 18 through 24, 2004, as "Volunteer
2 Week" in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, The spirit of volunteerism has been a longstanding
4 tradition in this Commonwealth; and
5 WHEREAS, The history of this great Commonwealth and our
6 nation reflects the efforts of individuals who gave of
7 themselves for no other reason than the satisfaction of helping
8 others; and
9 WHEREAS, Volunteers put the special needs and interests of
10 others before their own to better the world and improve the
11 quality of life for others; and
12 WHEREAS, Their tremendous endeavors brighten the minds and
1 hearts of those people whom they help; and
2 WHEREAS, These selfless individuals receive rewards far
3 greater than any monetary compensation; and
4 WHEREAS, Their service, friendship, skills and actions enrich
5 the lives of many people; and
6 WHEREAS, Across this Commonwealth, individuals are becoming
7 active volunteers in their communities and are accomplishing
8 great tasks while helping others; therefore be it
9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
10 week of April 18 through 24, 2004, as "Volunteer Week" in
11 Pennsylvania.
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