THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY DAVIDSON, CALTAGIRONE, KIRKLAND, HENNESSEY, VEREB, FABRIZIO, MAHONEY, YOUNGBLOOD, WATERS, COHEN, BROWNLEE, DAVIS, MILLARD AND SWANGER, MARCH 29, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, MARCH 29, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing April 11, 2012, as "Eat for Peace Day" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, "Eat for Peace Day" was inspired by Philadelphian

Anthony Lucidonio, Jr., after opening his restaurant, Tony

Luke's, in Bahrain; and

WHEREAS, The House of Representatives understands the need

for people from all walks of life to recognize and appreciate

cultural differences; and

WHEREAS, Respectful collaboration among all nationalities,

customs and backgrounds is key in creating and maintaining a

peaceful world; and

WHEREAS, All people need to recognize the differences between

themselves and others and engage in the understanding of others;

and

WHEREAS, Regardless of race or ethnicity, all individuals

strive for happiness; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Lucidonio, Jr., found through his

experiences that when people eat together they share cultural

experiences and deepen understanding and peace between

individuals; and

WHEREAS, "Eat for Peace Day" asks that all people share a

meal with persons of various backgrounds and thereby take a

stride toward peace by shedding their stereotypes and

prejudices; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage

individuals to dine with people of diverse customs in order to

bring peace among different races and religions; and be it

further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize April

11, 2012, as "Eat for Peace Day" in Pennsylvania, in order to

encourage all societies to recognize differences in cultures and

accept those differences to attain acceptance and peace around

the world.