PRINTER'S NO. 560
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
49
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY BOSCOLA, COSTA, FONTANA, SCHWANK, BROWNE, MENSCH,
BREWSTER, GREENLEAF, LEACH, SABATINA, SCAVELLO, RAFFERTY AND
RESCHENTHALER, MARCH 21, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MARCH 21, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 8, 2017, as "International Women's Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Senate acknowledges women's economic, political
and social achievements and pays tribute to their role in
strengthening and connecting communities in this Commonwealth
and beyond; and
WHEREAS, The Senate joins women's groups around the world who
are observing "International Women's Day" without regard to
national boundaries, ethnicity, language, culture or
socioeconomic status; and
WHEREAS, The Senate commemorates the struggle for women's
rights and applauds women's notable progress and aspirations
relative to equality, justice, peace and global development; and
WHEREAS, Women in this Commonwealth, who comprise more than
50% of the population, and women around the world are
steadfastly pursuing these goals despite recessions, wars or
unrest, disease, oppression and the burdens of poverty; and
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