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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2013 - 2014 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: August 25, 2015 11:58 AM
From: Senator Andrew E. Dinniman
To: All Senate members
Subject: International Day of Peace
 
I plan to introduce a resolution honoring the United Nations International Day of Peace, occurring on September 21, 2015.

Over thirty years ago, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared the International Day of Peace to be a day focused on strengthening peace efforts across the world. In 2001, they voted again to make September 21st of each year the day on which Peace Day is celebrated, by encouraging a global cease-fire and non-violence on this day worldwide.

In 2009 the United States Senate supported, through resolution, the goals and ideals of Peace Day. Those goals and ideals have been supported through efforts that include educational discussions and public awareness campaigns, immunization campaigns, art exhibitions, sporting events, peace walks, and a wide range of other community activities.

The theme of this year’s commemoration is “Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All” which aims to highlight the importance of all segments of society to work together to strive for peace. I encourage you to support the participation in peace and non-violence activities across Pennsylvania by honoring those working to reduce violence and sustain a culture of peace in our communities.

I hope you will join me in co-sponsoring this resolution.