WHEREAS, The goal of the "Day of the Girl" campaign is to
commence an open dialog regarding the issues that many young
girls face and to empower girls to fight for their rights and
equality; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the seventh observance of "Day of
the Girl," which emphasizes that girls in this Commonwealth and
across the world can realize their dreams through achievement in
education, in particular the fast-changing areas of science and
technology in schools, universities and vocational education
programs, so that girls develop the skills for jobs that drive
our 21st century economy; and
WHEREAS, Several groups throughout this Commonwealth,
including Girls on the Run, the Girl Scouts, the Women and Girls
Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania, iTwixie and the Girls
Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania, have organized many
different activities aimed at "Day of the Girl" observances,
including a Day of the Girl Summit in Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives supports increasing
girls' participation and achievement in education, science and
math-related activities, increasing high school graduation rates
and providing equal opportunities for all girls by speaking out
against gender-based injustices, celebrating all girls'
potential and encouraging all girls to pursue their dreams
through education and otherwise; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate October
11, 2018, as the "Day of the Girl" in Pennsylvania; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives congratulate and
thank all groups involved in promoting and supporting "Day of
the Girl" activities in this Commonwealth; and be it further
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