THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY ROEBUCK, McCALL, CONKLIN, GRUCELA, HARKINS, LONGIETTI, M. O'BRIEN, PALLONE, McILVAINE SMITH, WHEATLEY, YOUNGBLOOD, CLYMER, MILNE, MURT, O'NEILL, BAKER, BELFANTI, BENNINGHOFF, BEYER, BISHOP, BOBACK, BOYD, BRENNAN, BRIGGS, BROWN, BUXTON, CALTAGIRONE, CASORIO, COHEN, D. COSTA, CREIGHTON, DAY, DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, ELLIS, FREEMAN, GEIST, GEORGE, GIBBONS, GILLESPIE, GINGRICH, HARHART, HELM, HESS, HOUGHTON, KIRKLAND, KORTZ, KOTIK, MAJOR, MANDERINO, MANN, MELIO, MICOZZIE, MILLARD, MIRABITO, MOUL, MUNDY, MURPHY, MUSTIO, PAYNE, PHILLIPS, QUINN, REICHLEY, ROSS, SAINATO, SANTONI, SAYLOR, SCAVELLO, SIPTROTH, SONNEY, SWANGER, TRUE, VEREB, VULAKOVICH, WALKO, WATERS AND WHITE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009  

A RESOLUTION

Designating the month of October 2009 as "Parent Involvement

Month" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Children are this Commonwealth's most vital and

valuable resource; and

WHEREAS, Parents are their children's first and most

influential teachers, and all parents and families have hopes

and goals for their children; and

WHEREAS, Parental involvement in children's learning prior to

school entrance is essential for school readiness; and

WHEREAS, Parental involvement in children's education is a

determining factor in a child's academic success; and

WHEREAS, The Commonwealth recognizes the important role that

parents, guardians, grandparents and other family members play

in children's learning and education; and

WHEREAS, Education is the foundation of our democratic

society and it provides the opportunity for children to reach

the highest levels of achievement and to live productive lives;

and

WHEREAS, The Commonwealth is dedicated to providing high

quality early childhood parenting supports that engage parents

in their children's early learning; and

WHEREAS, The Commonwealth is dedicated to providing the high

quality education that all children deserve in accessible,

welcoming environments; and

WHEREAS, Community and faith-based organizations contribute

to learning and offer support services to families and schools;

and

WHEREAS, When parents work with schools supported by

communities in shared partnerships, children become lifelong

learners and community contributors; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the

month of October 2009 as "Parent Involvement Month" in

Pennsylvania and urge all citizens to join the House of

Representatives in recognition and celebration of the importance

of parents and families in their children's lives and as full

partners in their children's learning and education.