PRINTER'S NO. 1175
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
190
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY STEFANO, AUMENT, BARTOLOTTA, BREWSTER, COSTA,
DINNIMAN, GREENLEAF, RAFFERTY AND RESCHENTHALER,
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of October 1 through 7, 2017, as "National
Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Our nation's founders recognized, in their vision,
that a democracy depends upon the convictions and actions of an
informed public, and that its citizens must have access to the
most complete and accurate information about their community,
their nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth is the birthplace of our nation's
independence, and the freedom enjoyed by the people of the
United States, supported by the right to free speech and a free
press, is a treasured principle upon which this Commonwealth and
the United States thrive; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's newspapers have evolved through the
centuries to meet the increasing needs and challenges of a
diverse population to reflect the highest standards of
journalism and public service, accuracy and fairness; and
WHEREAS, Since 1940, the Newspaper Managers Association has
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sponsored and supported "National Newspaper Week," a weeklong
celebration emphasizing the importance of newspapers in
fostering improved community service, participation and
responsiveness in the everyday lives of citizens; therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of October 1
through 7, 2017, as "National Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate acknowledge the vital role played
by the newspaper industry as a pillar of our democracy and
congratulate the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association and its
membership and affiliates upon the celebration of "National
Newspaper Week" and for their role in encouraging an active
citizenry and an informed public; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
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