PRINTER'S NO. 116

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

No. 4 Session of 1997

        INTRODUCED BY GRUPPO, STAIRS, HASAY, DENT, FARGO, FICHTER,
           GODSHALL, SEMMEL, ZUG, DiGIROLAMO, PRESTON, TRUE, GIGLIOTTI,
           CAPPABIANCA, YOUNGBLOOD, DALEY, CLARK, DRUCE, RUBLEY, McGILL,
           BUXTON, NAILOR, HERSHEY, WAUGH, OLASZ, READSHAW, GORDNER,
           CAWLEY, TRELLO, MARSICO, ITKIN, MUNDY, CURRY, BUNT, DEMPSEY,
           RAMOS, HERMAN, GEORGE, TIGUE, MASLAND, LEDERER, FLICK, EGOLF,
           PLATTS, JAMES, CORRIGAN, ARMSTRONG, B. SMITH, COY, M. COHEN,
           LaGROTTA, ROBERTS, BELARDI, DONATUCCI, FEESE, PESCI, BOSCOLA,
           M. N. WRIGHT, LEH, STABACK, BROWN, ALLEN, SCHULER, HENNESSEY,
           BARD, DALLY, JOSEPHS, FAIRCHILD, ORIE, HUTCHINSON, CLYMER,
           SATHER, WALKO, BAKER, HESS, TANGRETTI, MELIO, WOJNAROSKI,
           SURRA, SEYFERT, McGEEHAN, SAINATO, REBER, BROWNE, ROEBUCK,
           STURLA, LYNCH, KELLER, STERN, L. I. COHEN, VAN HORNE, ROONEY,
           BEBKO-JONES, SANTONI, SCRIMENTI, McCALL, LEVDANSKY, ADOLPH,
           MILLER, J. TAYLOR, SCHRODER, COWELL, LAUGHLIN, E. Z. TAYLOR,
           HALUSKA, BATTISTO, LESCOVITZ, DeLUCA, TRAVAGLIO, SHANER,
           D. W. SNYDER, PETTIT, THOMAS, MANDERINO, GEIST, KENNEY, MAJOR
           AND McNAUGHTON, JANUARY 29, 1997

        INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
           JANUARY 29, 1997

                                  A RESOLUTION

     1  Commemorating January 30, 1997, as "Pennsylvanians with
     2     Disabilities Day."

     3     WHEREAS, The act of May 26, 1988 (P.L.413, No.71), designates
     4  January 30 of each year as "Pennsylvanians with Disabilities
     5  Day," in honor of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's birthday; and
     6     WHEREAS, Pennsylvanians with disabilities, through courage
     7  and determination, have conquered many insurmountable obstacles
     8  to lead successful, productive and rewarding lives; and
     9     WHEREAS, Pennsylvanians with disabilities demonstrate unique

     1  character and perseverance in pursuing and attaining their
     2  desired goals; and
     3     WHEREAS, These individuals make noteworthy contributions to
     4  their communities, this Commonwealth and the nation; and
     5     WHEREAS, These individuals, who number over one million in
     6  Pennsylvania, deserve special recognition from public officials
     7  who represent their interests; therefore be it
     8     RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives proclaim its
     9  appreciation for the many contributions from Pennsylvanians with
    10  disabilities who enrich our communities throughout this
    11  Commonwealth and commemorate January 30, 1997, as
    12  "Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Day."












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