PRINTER'S NO. 4267
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1174
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY ENGLISH, HENNESSEY, NEILSON, PEIFER, BIZZARRO,
READSHAW, DiGIROLAMO, SCHLEGEL CULVER, LONGIETTI, WARD, DUSH,
SONNEY, HILL-EVANS, MILLARD, MURT AND KINSEY,
OCTOBER 16, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
OCTOBER 16, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of January 2019 as "Learn a Snow Sport
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The geography of this Commonwealth is the backdrop
for outdoor recreation; and
WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of winter enthusiasts migrate
seasonally to Pennsylvania mountains every week to ski and
snowboard on trails that offer cruising comfort in a majestic
setting or the excitement of a pulse-pounding challenge on a
downhill course; and
WHEREAS, There are more than 21 ski resorts in all regions of
this Commonwealth, from the Maryland to the New York borders,
including central Pennsylvania, throughout the Alleghenies and
from the Endless Mountains to the Philadelphia suburbs; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania ski resorts have a significant economic
impact on the communities they are located in and this
Commonwealth as a whole; and
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WHEREAS, Participating in a snow sport provides an
opportunity for exercise and friendship that will last a
lifetime; and
WHEREAS, "Learn a Snow Sport Month" encourages children and
adults to learn about snow sports by taking lessons from
professional instructors; and
WHEREAS, Ski and snowboard areas throughout the United States
offer reasonably priced turn-key lesson programs during the
month of January as a part of this initiative; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, along with
other states, the SnowSports Industries America, the
Professional Ski Instructors of America, the American
Association of Snowboard Instructors, the National Ski Areas
Association and the Cross Country Ski Areas Association have
united to offer an affordable "Learn a Snow Sport" program that
will open the door to the wonderful world of skiing and
snowboarding for many winter enthusiasts throughout the entire
season; and
WHEREAS, We appreciate and thank the dedicated individuals
who work tirelessly to protect and support Pennsylvania's
outdoor recreation and help maintain strong winter tourism in
this Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of January 2019 as "Learn a Snow Sport Month" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, PO Box 27, White Haven, PA
18661.
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