THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY CRUZ, YOUNGBLOOD, AUMENT, BROWNLEE, CALTAGIRONE, CUTLER, FLECK, GEIST, GINGRICH, HENNESSEY, JAMES, LAWRENCE, MALONEY, MANN, MILLARD, PARKER, READSHAW, SONNEY, STABACK AND SWANGER, OCTOBER 15, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, OCTOBER 15, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing October 2012 as "Prayer Month" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania holds that all men

have the right to worship according to the dictates of their

consciences and no human authority can control or interfere with

this right; and

WHEREAS, With this right, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

designates October 2012 as Prayer Month for the purpose of

setting aside time to pray; and

WHEREAS, This event was not created for political reasons or

to promote any other agenda except prayer; and

WHEREAS, Prayer Month is designed to pray for leaders,

communities, families, children and for one another; and

WHEREAS, To millions of people across the world, prayer is

recognized as the most important utterance for the benefit of

humankind; and

WHEREAS, With this recognition, prayer has aided many people

throughout the history of this nation and Commonwealth when

support and guidance were needed; and

WHEREAS, Prayer Month is a time to ask for healing for

ourselves and the nation; and

WHEREAS, This special month is also a time to bring people

together in true unity and to bring mutual trust, knowledge,

justice and cooperation; and 

WHEREAS, Prayer Month is an opportunity to fill our hearts

with inspiration, gratitude and appreciation for all of our

blessings; and

WHEREAS, As we remain mindful of our blessings, we must also

recognize the hunger and devastation of many that have suffered

through tragedy; therefore be it 

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives declare October

2012 as "Prayer Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it further 

RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to

each church of the 180th Legislative District participating in

the peace march on October 13, 2012.