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PRINTER'S NO. 1083
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
130
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY MURT, BOBACK, BRIGGS, V. BROWN, BULLOCK, BURNS,
CALTAGIRONE, CHARLTON, DEAN, DEASY, DONATUCCI, DRISCOLL,
DUSH, FRANKEL, FREEMAN, GOODMAN, HENNESSEY, IRVIN, KINSEY,
LONGIETTI, MARSICO, McNEILL, MILLARD, NEILSON, O'BRIEN,
PASHINSKI, READSHAW, ROEBUCK, SAMUELSON, SCHLOSSBERG, SONNEY,
STAATS, TOOHIL, WARREN AND WATSON, MARCH 23, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MARCH 23, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Encouraging all residents of this Commonwealth to observe "Earth
Day" on April 22, 2017.
WHEREAS, April 22, 2017, is the 47th celebration of "Earth
Day"; and
WHEREAS, United States Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin
created the concept of "Earth Day" to encourage awareness for
environmental concerns; and
WHEREAS, It has been estimated that every year millions of
Americans participate in "Earth Day" activities to promote a
healthier and cleaner environment; and
WHEREAS, The importance of being good stewards of the
environment has become a nearly universal belief held by the
people of this country and this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Protecting the environment is good for our health,
our economy and the plants and animals that inhabit this planet
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with us; and
WHEREAS, "Earth Day" is a day to contribute to the well-being
of our planet; and
WHEREAS, "Earth Day" events and activities are designed to
promote environmentally friendly concepts, such as recycling,
energy efficiency, utilizing environmentally friendly products
and reducing pollution; and
WHEREAS, As we celebrate the 47th anniversary of "Earth Day,"
we encourage greater environmental awareness in our cities and
across this Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
residents of this Commonwealth to observe "Earth Day" on April
22, 2017.
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