PRINTER'S NO. 1200

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No. 158 Session of 2003

        INTRODUCED BY ARMSTRONG, THOMPSON, LOGAN, KITCHEN, D. WHITE,
           ORIE, KUKOVICH, ROBBINS, EARLL, FERLO, TARTAGLIONE, DENT,
           CORMAN, CONTI, WENGER, ERICKSON, BRIGHTBILL, WAGNER, O'PAKE,
           M. WHITE, LEMMOND, C. WILLIAMS AND SCHWARTZ,
           SEPTEMBER 30, 2003

        INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, SEPTEMBER 30, 2003

                                  A RESOLUTION

     1  Supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Planning Week,"
     2     which is being observed October 6 through 13, 2003, to
     3     recognize the significant impact of sound financial planning
     4     on achieving life's goals and honor families and the
     5     financial planning profession for their adherence and
     6     dedication to the financial planning process.

     7     WHEREAS, The financial planning process can play a vital role
     8  in helping workers achieve financial independence by empowering
     9  them to identify and manage realistic financial objectives and
    10  negotiate the financial challenges that arise at every stage of
    11  life; and
    12     WHEREAS, All citizens can improve their quality of life by
    13  securing competent, objective and comprehensive financial advice
    14  to assist them in attaining their financial goals; and
    15     WHEREAS, Widespread adherence to a financial planning process
    16  can help reduce the burdens and obligations on the public and
    17  private sectors by providing a financial safety net for less
    18  fortunate Americans; and

     1     WHEREAS, The Financial Planning Association has designated
     2  the week beginning October 6, 2003, as "Financial Planning
     3  Week"; therefore be it
     4     RESOLVED, That the Senate:
     5         (1)  Support the goals and ideals of "Financial Planning
     6     Week" being recognized the week of October 6 through 13,
     7     2003.
     8         (2)  Recognize the significant impact that sound
     9     financial planning can have on securing financial
    10     independence and achieving life's goals and dreams.
    11         (3)  Acknowledge and commend families across
    12     Pennsylvania, as well as the financial planning profession,
    13     for their adherence and dedication to the financial planning
    14     process.
    15         (4)  Encourage the observance of "Financial Planning
    16     Week" with appropriate programs and activities.










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