PRINTER'S NO. 1263
No. 150 Session of 2007
INTRODUCED BY GREENLEAF, FERLO, BOSCOLA, FONTANA, BRUBAKER,
KASUNIC, KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, FOLMER, ERICKSON, ORIE, LOGAN,
TARTAGLIONE, RAFFERTY AND PIPPY, JUNE 29, 2007
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 29, 2007
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating July 22, 2007, as "Parents' Day" in Pennsylvania.
2 WHEREAS, The family unit is the primary source of the
3 behavioral influences that develop ethical character, moral
4 values and the capacity of children to accept and responsibly
5 perform their duties to others and themselves; and
6 WHEREAS, Parents are best positioned to influence the growth
7 and development of their children from birth through the
8 adolescent years to instill the values necessary to make the
9 right choices, to have compassionate concern for other people,
10 to persist in their goals, to honestly acknowledge their
11 mistakes with humility and to try to fully develop their talents
12 and realize their potential; and
13 WHEREAS, "Parents' Day" is a reminder of the importance of
14 the family unit and responsible parenting to ensuring the sound
15 development of the young people who will be leading the world
16 into the future; therefore be it
17 RESOLVED, That the Senate designate July 22, 2007, as
1 "Parents' Day" in Pennsylvania and encourage all parents to
2 commit themselves to responsible and nurturing parenting for the
3 benefit of their children and a healthier society.
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