THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY STURLA, BOYD, BEAR AND AUMENT, MAY 10, 2011

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, MAY 10, 2011  

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing May 14 through 22, 2011, as "Outdoor Living Week" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Outdoor Living Week seeks to promote public

awareness of the beneficial outdoor activities of gardening that

foster physical, mental, emotional and environmental health and

showcase the originality and creativity of this Commonwealth's

residents; and

WHEREAS, Gardens and landscaping add to the value of the

community through aesthetics and investment by homeowners; and

WHEREAS, Gardens and landscaping contribute to the health of

our environment through carbon sequestration and storm water

management; and

WHEREAS, Gardens and landscaping offer a habitat for wildlife

and joy for bird watchers; and

WHEREAS, Gardens are a local source of fresh fruits and

vegetables for families and local communities; and

WHEREAS, Outdoor Living Week is being celebrated in

conjunction with the annual benefit tour Outdoor Living Showcase

that features the beautiful outdoor living spaces and gardens

throughout Lancaster County that exemplify the creative and

original style of their owners; and

WHEREAS, The Outdoor Living Showcase also highlights the

talents and craftsmanship of local landscape designers; and

WHEREAS, The Outdoor Living Showcase was conceived by the

area's premier landscape companies as a fundraising event to

benefit the local community; and

WHEREAS, This year, the showcase is supporting the Lancaster

Day Care Center; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize May 14

through 22, 2011, as "Outdoor Living Week" in Pennsylvania; and

be it further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives ask that citizens

and communities throughout this Commonwealth, individually and

collectively, engage in the celebration of "Outdoor Living Week"

by planting flowers, shrubs, trees, fruits and vegetables in

appropriate places as a source of future enjoyment.