PRINTER'S NO. 3343
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
838
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY WHEATLEY, READSHAW, HENNESSEY, NEILSON, CONKLIN,
MILLARD, KINSEY, ROTHMAN, YOUNGBLOOD, BURNS AND A. DAVIS,
APRIL 16, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 16, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Celebrating and recognizing April 19, 2018, as the 50th
anniversary of the A. Philip Randolph Institute of
Pittsburgh.
WHEREAS, Martin Luther King, Jr., once said, "Human progress
is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the
goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the
tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated
individuals"; and
WHEREAS, The A. Philip Randolph Institute of Pittsburgh is
celebrating its 50th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1968, the A. Philip Randolph Institute of
Pittsburgh is dedicated to social progress for minorities, the
poor and the working class; and
WHEREAS, Since its formation, the A. Philip Randolph
Institute of Pittsburgh policies and programs have been governed
by strict adherence to the political values and principles
exemplified by the institute's founder, A. Philip Randolph, who
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lived from 1889 until 1979; and
WHEREAS, A. Philip Randolph was a trailblazing leader,
organizer and social activist who championed equitable labor
rights for African Americans during the 20th century; and
WHEREAS, The A. Philip Randolph Institute of Pittsburgh
provides a variety of programs to individuals that help extend
democracy, education and opportunity to those traditionally
disenfranchised or discouraged from participation; and
WHEREAS, The institute's mission is to improve the quality of
life for economically disadvantaged families by providing the
necessary resources that improve their standard of living,
foster self-improvement, self-empowerment and self-sufficiency;
and
WHEREAS, The A. Philip Randolph Institute of Pittsburgh is
dedicated to those disenfranchised by situations, circumstances
or indifference; and
WHEREAS, Working with the labor movement and other allies,
the A. Philip Randolph Institute of Pittsburgh is dedicated to
building a world where families are able to make sustaining
wages and full inclusion is part of everyday life; and
WHEREAS, Upon remembering the 50th anniversary of Martin
Luther King, Jr.'s, assassination, we reflect on the
trailblazers of our past who came together determined to change
the world and remake an America that is more closely aligned
with our highest ideals; and
WHEREAS, Fifty years later, great progress has been made,
although more work still needs to be done; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives celebrate and
recognize April 19, 2018, as the 50th anniversary of the A.
Philip Randolph Institute of Pittsburgh.
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