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PRINTER'S NO. 996
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
151
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY AUMENT, YUDICHAK, DINNIMAN, ARGALL, GREENLEAF,
RESCHENTHALER, FONTANA, BROWNE, SCAVELLO, COSTA, RAFFERTY,
BREWSTER, SABATINA AND FARNESE, JUNE 21, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 21, 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 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; and
WHEREAS, Summer youth employment programs engage older youths
in meaningful activities that allow them to explore careers of
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
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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 Senate designate July 13, 2017, as "Summer
Learning Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate 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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