PRINTER'S NO. 3653
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
971
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY MATZIE, BURNS, READSHAW, DeLUCA, HENNESSEY, HILL-
EVANS, STURLA, MILLARD, J. McNEILL, JAMES, DiGIROLAMO,
NEILSON, SCHLOSSBERG, SONNEY, DUSH, CALTAGIRONE, THOMAS,
BIZZARRO, FEE, HARKINS, MARSHALL, CAUSER, TOOHIL, MACKENZIE,
MARSICO, WARREN, LONGIETTI, YOUNGBLOOD, KINSEY, M. QUINN,
DEAN, EVERETT, WARD, ZIMMERMAN, O'BRIEN, DRISCOLL, RYAN, MURT
AND DALEY, JUNE 8, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JUNE 8, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of June 18 through 24, 2018, as "Pollinator
Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pollinator species such as birds and insects,
including bees, are essential partners of farmers and ranchers
in producing much of our food supply; and
WHEREAS, Pollination plays a vital role in the health of our
national forests and grasslands, which provide forage, fish and
wildlife, timber, water, mineral resources and recreational
opportunities as well as enhanced economic development
opportunities for communities; and
WHEREAS, Pollinator species, including bees, provide
significant environmental benefits that are necessary for
maintaining healthy, biodiverse ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth has managed wildlife habitats and
public lands, including forests and grasslands, for decades; and
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