THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY MIRABITO, BAKER, BISHOP, BRENNAN, V. BROWN, BROWNLEE, CALTAGIRONE, CONKLIN, D. COSTA, DiGIROLAMO, EVERETT, FABRIZIO, FLECK, FREEMAN, GEIST, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, HARHART, JAMES, W. KELLER, KIRKLAND, KORTZ, KOTIK, LONGIETTI, MAJOR, MANN, MILLARD, MYERS, M. O'BRIEN, O'NEILL, PAYTON, READSHAW, ROCK, ROSS, SAINATO, SCHMOTZER, SONNEY, STABACK, SWANGER, VEREB, VULAKOVICH, WATERS, YOUNGBLOOD, SANTONI AND VITALI, MAY 21, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, MAY 21, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Designating the week of May 13 through 19, 2012, as "Healthy

Families 2012 Week" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, The family unit is a crucial pillar of a strong and

orderly society; and

WHEREAS, Sometimes families may need outside help in

maintaining a healthy and sturdy familial structure; and

WHEREAS, Many families are unaware of the different programs

and services available to them within their community to help

with a wide range of issues they may be experiencing; and

WHEREAS, Community and governmental organizations have a long

history of helping families get through difficult times, find

solutions to pressing problems and provide education on crucial

topics relating to their children; and

WHEREAS, Civic organizations, businesses, schools and

governmental entities should be continually encouraged to

promote the idea of family and togetherness through offering

diverse programs and events and educating the public about the

various services available to families within the community; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to honor the family unit as

essential to the continued well-being of the United States and

this Commonwealth and to recognize the positive effect strong

familial and parental bonds and civic organizations have on

children and communities throughout Pennsylvania; therefore be

it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the

week of May 13 through 19, 2012, as "Healthy Families 2012 Week"

in Pennsylvania; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the primary focus during "Healthy Families

2012 Week" should be fostering and encouraging effective

parenting, increasing parent-child communication, understanding

and strengthening parent and child bonds and educating the

community about the numerous services and programs available to

families through events, workshops and programs.