PRINTER'S NO. 2568
No. 433 Session of 2007
INTRODUCED BY HORNAMAN, OCTOBER 3, 2007
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
OCTOBER 3, 2007
A RESOLUTION
1 Recognizing the week of October 7 through 13, 2007, as "National
2 Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Our nation's founders recognized, in their vision,
4 that a democracy depends upon the convictions and actions of an
5 informed public, and that its citizens must have access to the
6 most complete and accurate information about their community,
7 their nation and the world; and
8 WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the birthplace
9 of our nation's independence, and the freedom enjoyed by the
10 people of the United States, supported by the right to free
11 speech and a free press, are treasured principles upon which
12 America thrives; and
13 WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's newspapers have evolved through the
14 centuries to meet the increasing needs and challenges of a
15 diverse population to reflect the highest standards of
16 journalism and public service, accuracy and fairness; and
17 WHEREAS, Since 1940, the United States Newspaper Association
1 managers have sponsored and supported "National Newspaper Week,"
2 a week-long celebration emphasizing the importance of newspapers
3 in fostering improved community service, participation and
4 responsiveness in the everyday lives of citizens; therefore be
5 it
6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
7 week of October 7 through 13, 2007, as "National Newspaper Week"
8 in Pennsylvania; and be it further
9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives acknowledge the
10 vital role played by the newspaper industry as a pillar of our
11 democracy and congratulate the Pennsylvania Newspaper
12 Association and its membership and affiliates upon their
13 celebration of "National Newspaper Week" and for their role in
14 encouraging an active citizenry and an informed public; and be
15 it further
16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
17 the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association.
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