THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY PICKETT, BAKER, CALTAGIRONE, COHEN, DiGIROLAMO, FLECK, FRANKEL, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, HAHN, HENNESSEY, JAMES, MAHONEY, MAJOR, MARSICO, MILLARD, MUSTIO, O'NEILL, ROCK, ROSS, SANTONI, SAYLOR, SCAVELLO, SONNEY, STABACK, STEVENSON, SWANGER, WATERS AND WATSON, OCTOBER 5, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, OCTOBER 5, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Designating October 27, 2012, as "Make a Difference Day" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Serious social problems concern our nation and

threaten its future; and

WHEREAS, Connecting with others and working together through

volunteer service bridges differences separating people and

helps solve serious social problems; and

WHEREAS, Philanthropy and volunteerism are an American

tradition; and

WHEREAS, Millions of self-sacrificing individuals touch and

enhance the lives of others on "Make a Difference Day" by giving

where there is a need, rebuilding what has been torn down,

teaching where there is a desire to learn and inspiring those

who have lost hope; and

WHEREAS, USA Weekend Magazine and its affiliate newspapers

and the Points of Light Foundation and its affiliate volunteer

centers have joined to promote an annual national day of doing

good that celebrates and strengthens the spirit of volunteer

service; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer service is an investment in the future

that we all must share; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate October

27, 2012, as "Make a Difference Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it

further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all

Pennsylvanians to observe this day by connecting with friends,

fellow employees and relatives and with religious, school and

civic groups to engage in projects benefiting their community.