PRINTER'S NO. 4029
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1077
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY MAHER, BIZZARRO, BURNS, CALTAGIRONE, DiGIROLAMO,
HENNESSEY, HILL-EVANS, KINSEY, LONGIETTI, METZGAR, MILLARD,
NEILSON, PASHINSKI, PICKETT, READSHAW, RYAN, SCHLOSSBERG AND
DeLUCA, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of October 7 through 13, 2018, as "National
Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Our nation's founders recognized, in their vision,
that a democracy depends upon the convictions and actions of an
informed public and that its citizens must have access to the
most complete and accurate information about their community,
their nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is the birthplace of our nation's
independence, and the freedom enjoyed by the people of the
United States, supported by the right to free speech and a free
press, is a treasured principle upon which Pennsylvania and the
United States thrive; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's newspapers have evolved through
the centuries to meet the increasing needs and challenges of a
diverse population, reflecting the highest standards of
journalism, public service, accuracy and fairness; and
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WHEREAS, Since 1940, the Newspaper Association Managers,
Inc., has sponsored and supported "National Newspaper Week," a
week-long celebration emphasizing the importance of newspapers
in fostering improved community service, participation and
responsiveness in our everyday lives; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of October 7 through 13, 2018, as "National Newspaper Week"
in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives acknowledge the
vital role of the newspaper industry as a pillar of our
democracy, congratulate the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association
and its members and affiliates upon the celebration of "National
Newspaper Week" and commend the association's role in
encouraging an active and informed public; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
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