donors; and
WHEREAS, A University of Oregon study showed that people
activated the pleasure centers of their brains when they choose
to donate their time or money to charity; and
WHEREAS, A 2013 study demonstrated lower risk of high blood
pressure for those who donate their time or money to charity;
and
WHEREAS, Those who donate money to charity, even in small
sums, feel wealthier; and
WHEREAS, When parents donate to charity, their children are
more likely to be generous; and
WHEREAS, Participating in gift drives and other charitable
endeavors during the holidays are a great way to get into the
spirit of the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, On average, about a third of all charitable giving
occurs in December and a tenth of all charitable giving occurs
in the last three days of December; and
WHEREAS, "National Giving Month" is a nationwide campaign to
officially recognize December as a month for charity and
generosity; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of supporters across the country,
including in Pennsylvania, have signed a petition urging the
Congress of the United States to acknowledge December as
"National Giving Month"; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania can lead the way in this noble cause;
and
WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of Pennsylvania to have a
strong and robust tradition of charitable giving, especially
over the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, Acknowledging those who give to charity and
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