PRINTER'S NO. 2806
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
673
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY READSHAW, KAVULICH, KOTIK, MATZIE, COHEN,
HENNESSEY, ROZZI, WHEELAND, STAATS, BIZZARRO, MILLARD,
KIRKLAND, DONATUCCI, BOBACK, MARSHALL, DUSH, SONNEY, THOMAS,
DRISCOLL, PICKETT, CALTAGIRONE, VEREB, O'BRIEN, ROSS,
LONGIETTI, SCHWEYER, WATSON, HARHART, WARD, FARINA, MURT,
PASHINSKI, DiGIROLAMO, OBERLANDER, McNEILL, EVERETT, MARSICO,
O'NEILL, D. COSTA, HEFFLEY, MAHONEY, NEILSON, MAJOR, GOODMAN,
DeLUCA, PAYNE, DEASY, GINGRICH AND YOUNGBLOOD,
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating March 1, 2016, as "Saint David's Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, During the 19th century, large numbers of people
from Wales settled in Pennsylvania seeking employment in every
field of industry and commerce; and
WHEREAS, Today millions of Americans proudly proclaim their
Welsh descent; and
WHEREAS, The traditions and heritage of the Welsh have
enriched the culture and fabric of our society; and
WHEREAS, Revolutionary War financier Robert Morris, former
Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Benjamin R.
Jones, former Federal Circuit Court Judge William Hutchinson and
former Governor Arthur James, among other men of note, are all
Pennsylvanians of Welsh descent; and
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WHEREAS, March 1st is traditionally observed by Welshmen as
"Saint David's Day" to mark the life of Saint David, the patron
saint of Wales; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate March
1, 2016, as "Saint David's Day" in Pennsylvania.
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