PRINTER'S NO. 2144
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
426
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY WHEATLEY, TOOHIL, DiGIROLAMO, MILLARD, HENNESSEY,
KINSEY, THOMAS, LONGIETTI, CALTAGIRONE, MURT, PASHINSKI,
FREEMAN, V. BROWN, HILL-EVANS, D. COSTA, NEILSON, BERNSTINE
AND GILLEN, JUNE 26, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JUNE 26, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating July 13, 2017, as "Summer Learning Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "Summer Learning Day" is a day to reflect on the
importance of keeping youths learning, safe and healthy every
summer and ensuring that they return to school in the fall ready
to succeed in the year ahead; and
WHEREAS, Summer learning loss is a significant contributor to
the achievement gap, a gap which remains constant during the
nine months of the school year but widens during the summer
months; and
WHEREAS, Summer learning programs are proven to maintain and
advance students' academic and social growth, keep children safe
and healthy during the summer and send young individuals back to
school ready to learn; and
WHEREAS, Summer youth employment programs engage older youths
in meaningful activities that allow them to explore careers of
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interest, take on new responsibilities, contribute to their
community and earn money for the future; and
WHEREAS, A wide array of public agencies, community-based
organizations, schools, libraries, museums, recreation centers,
camps and businesses in our community contribute to the well-
being of youths through summer programming; and
WHEREAS, Summer learning is a critical component of our
collective effort to ensure that all students graduate from high
school prepared for college, careers and life; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate July
13, 2017, as "Summer Learning Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
importance of providing a safe learning environment for children
after school and during the summer months and support these
programs.
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