THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY ORIE, SCARNATI, PILEGGI, ALLOWAY, ARGALL, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, BRUBAKER, COSTA, DINNIMAN, EARLL, ERICKSON, FARNESE, FERLO, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, HUGHES, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, STACK, TARTAGLIONE, VOGEL, WARD, WASHINGTON, WAUGH AND M. WHITE, DECEMBER 15, 2009

INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, DECEMBER 15, 2009  

A RESOLUTION

Observing the week of November 22 through 28, 2009, as "National

Family Week" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, As individuals, we find in our families a sense of

identity, purpose and security; and

WHEREAS, As a Commonwealth, we find in our families the

vision and strength we need to remain a truly free and just

society; and

WHEREAS, Through our experiences as members of a family, we

learn important lessons about love and faith, duty and fidelity,

personal responsibility and concern for others; and

WHEREAS, Because these lessons are conveyed to the community

at large and because the family gives us a model of human

relationships after which all other social institutions are

fashioned, the strength and integrity of the family are vital to

our well-being as a nation and as a State; and

WHEREAS, Families are the fundamental cornerstone of human

society, providing models for caring from birth through the

aging years and inspiring celebration and renewal; and

WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is blessed with a multitude of

families, which is an essential part of the cultural, social and

spiritual fabric that is Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, Families need and deserve recognition, encouragement

and support for the daily miracles they perform; and

WHEREAS, Everyone has a role to play in making families

successful, including neighborhood organizations, businesses,

nonprofit agencies, policymakers and, of course, families

themselves; and

WHEREAS, The first "National Family Week" began in 1968 as a

means to provide Americans with an opportunity to promote strong

families; and

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is a traditional time to recognize

the important role families play in strengthening our

communities; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate observe the week of November 22

through 28, 2009, as "National Family Week" in Pennsylvania and

call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private

institutions and businesses to mark this week with appropriate

ceremonies and programs in appreciation of our communities'

families.