PRINTER'S NO. 31
No. 30 Session of 2007
INTRODUCED BY MANN, BEYER, BISHOP, BOYD, CALTAGIRONE, CAPPELLI,
CLYMER, COHEN, CREIGHTON, DALEY, FABRIZIO, FRANKEL, FREEMAN,
GEIST, GEORGE, GIBBONS, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, HARPER, JAMES,
KOTIK, MARKOSEK, McILHATTAN, MELIO, M. O'BRIEN, PALLONE,
PHILLIPS, RAMALEY, RAPP, READSHAW, ROEBUCK, SAINATO, SANTONI,
SCAVELLO, M. SMITH, SONNEY, STABACK, STURLA, VULAKOVICH,
WALKO, YOUNGBLOOD AND ROSS, JANUARY 30, 2007
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JANUARY 30, 2007
A RESOLUTION
1 Recognizing the importance of international education and
2 encouraging students to take full advantage of any
3 international education opportunities available to them.
4 WHEREAS, Advances in communication and transportation
5 technology over the past half-century have made today's world
6 increasingly interconnected; and
7 WHEREAS, As a result of technological advances, successful
8 businesses, universities and governments depend on a global
9 perspective; and
10 WHEREAS, This new era of global exchange has created a
11 marketplace of ideas in which citizens of the world from
12 distinct social, cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds
13 cooperate and compete on a daily basis; and
14 WHEREAS, Foreign trade is projected to be a key sector of
15 Pennsylvania's economy, and thus the future of this Commonwealth
1 is inextricably tied to that of the entire world; and
2 WHEREAS, International education is critical to promoting a
3 broadened world view and preparing Pennsylvanians for life and
4 work in the global economy; and
5 WHEREAS, Creating a diverse academic environment through
6 student and scholar exchanges builds the foundation for future
7 international business success; and
8 WHEREAS, Our national security and economic competitiveness
9 depend significantly on our ability to provide future leaders
10 with the best education possible; therefore be it
11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize that
12 international education is an essential component of the bright
13 future of this Commonwealth; and be it further
14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives support and
15 encourage international education to ensure that students and
16 future leaders are prepared to meet the challenges of a global
17 society.
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