THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY BOYD, BAKER, BEAR, BRADFORD, CLYMER, CUTLER, DALEY, DiGIROLAMO, ELLIS, FLECK, GEIST, GEORGE, GILLEN, GINGRICH, GRELL, GROVE, HARHART, HEFFLEY, HENNESSEY, HESS, HICKERNELL, KORTZ, MAJOR, MARSICO, MICOZZIE, MILLARD, MIRABITO, O'NEILL, PICKETT, PYLE, READSHAW, ROCK, CULVER, SONNEY, STABACK, STERN, SWANGER, VEREB AND YOUNGBLOOD, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing October 2012 as "American Art and Craft Month" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, The Commonwealth believes in the enduring value of

handmade arts and crafts and celebrates the artists and

craftspeople who create them; and

WHEREAS, Settlers came to Pennsylvania bringing their skills

of furniture making, pottery, weaving, metalsmithing and

glassblowing; and

WHEREAS, The Commonwealth and its people have a centuries-old

tradition of making these arts and crafts, as well as creating

decorative and fine arts and crafts through photography,

painting and other expressive media; and

WHEREAS, The arts and crafts and organizations formed by

them, such as the distinguished Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

headquartered in Lancaster, Lancaster County, help to build the

economic base of this Commonwealth and contribute to its

reputation; and

WHEREAS, The Commonwealth acknowledges its appreciation to

all the artists and craftspeople who have contributed and

continue to contribute to the rich culture of our State; and

WHEREAS, The Commonwealth and its people embrace and

celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship of our citizens;

therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize October

2012 as "American Art and Craft Month" in Pennsylvania.