PRINTER'S NO. 2579
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
603
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY DAY, READSHAW, HENNESSEY, SONNEY, DUSH, BIZZARRO,
COHEN, KILLION, CALTAGIRONE, MILLARD, THOMAS, DiGIROLAMO,
MACKENZIE, HELM, WHEELAND, GIBBONS, McNEILL, BISHOP, ROZZI,
MAHONEY, DIAMOND, MARSICO, ACOSTA, D. COSTA, FREEMAN,
LONGIETTI, YOUNGBLOOD, NEILSON, ROSS, KIM, D. PARKER, PAYNE,
PHILLIPS-HILL AND GINGRICH, NOVEMBER 30, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of November 2015 as "DECA Month" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, DECA is an association of marketing and management
students; and
WHEREAS, DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in
marketing, finance, hospitality and business management in high
schools and colleges around the globe; and
WHEREAS, DECA is recognized for its community service and
outreach and for expanding learning opportunities for students;
and
WHEREAS, The Congress of the United States, the United States
Department of Education and state, district and international
departments of education authorize DECA's programs; and
WHEREAS, DECA is a global network with more than 200,000
members in 50 states, the District of Columbia and nine
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countries; and
WHEREAS, There are 3,500 high school chapters, 275 collegiate
chapters and 5,500 advisers associated with DECA; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth boasts 5,000 DECA members; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania DECA has impacted the lives of more
than 10 million students, educators, school administrators and
business professionals since its founding in 1947; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania DECA's programs and activities have
constantly evolved through the use of the latest technology and
the application of cutting-edge educational research; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of November 2015 as "DECA Month" in Pennsylvania.
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