PRINTER'S NO. 1770
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
362
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY BROWNE, SABATINA, BREWSTER, FONTANA, DINNIMAN,
BLAKE, RAFFERTY, GREENLEAF, ARGALL, WILLIAMS, REGAN,
TARTAGLIONE, FOLMER, SCHWANK, BARTOLOTTA, McGARRIGLE AND
HUGHES, MAY 21, 2018
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MAY 21, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of May 21 through 25, 2018, as "No Place
for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was founded in
October 1913 to fight anti-Semitism and to "secure justice and
fair treatment to all"; and
WHEREAS, As one of the nation's premier civil rights and
human relations agencies, ADL continues the fight against anti-
Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and
protects civil rights for all; and
WHEREAS, As part of the organization's efforts, the "No Place
for Hate" program was established as an outreach initiative
designed to empower schools and communities to challenge racism,
hatred, anti-Semitism and bigotry; and
WHEREAS, By reducing bias and increasing appreciation for
diversity, the "No Place for Hate" program is an innovative and
powerful method for building communities of respect; and
WHEREAS, The "No Place for Hate" program has proven to be an
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invaluable resource to communities throughout this Commonwealth;
and
WHEREAS, "No Place for Hate" projects in communities and
schools in this Commonwealth have taken the form of candlelight
vigils, surveys in middle schools and high schools, teacher and
student training, panel discussions on bullying, mural projects,
rapid response teams, marches, speeches and talent shows where
performers have presented original pieces based on the "No Place
for Hate" theme; and
WHEREAS, "No Place for Hate" is currently active in 220
schools and organizations throughout eastern Pennsylvania,
southern New Jersey and Delaware; and
WHEREAS, While its work is far from done, ADL should be proud
of its well-received "No Place for Hate" program and outstanding
contributions to the understanding and tolerance that exist
today; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the week of May 21
through 25, 2018, as "No Place for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania.
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