PRINTER'S NO. 2077
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
457
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY VOGEL, OCTOBER 3, 2018
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 3, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Women of the Grange.
WHEREAS, The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of
Husbandry, which was founded December 4, 1867, is celebrating
its sesquicentennial anniversary in 2017-2018; and
WHEREAS, The Grange was founded as an organization created to
promote the economic, social, family values and community
interests of farmers and other men and women of rural America;
and
WHEREAS, Caroline A. Hall, a niece of one of the seven
founders of the National Grange, insisted that the fundamental
structure of the order must treat women equally, something
almost unheard of in that day, indicating the organization will
not succeed unless you give an equal voice to women; and
WHEREAS, The result of her advocacy was equality between men
and women in the Grange in governance, in public policy, and in
a wide range of Grange activities; and
WHEREAS, The structure of the Grange gives men and women
equal voting rights and mandates that women hold four of the
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leadership roles at a minimum; and
WHEREAS, Women of the Pennsylvania State Grange have been
leaders in public policy as far back as the 19th and early 20th
centuries, pushing for women's suffrage, and continuing with
contemporary issues such as Pennsylvanian National Grange
President Betsy Huber's push for universal access to the
Internet and cellular phones no matter where you live; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the Women of the Grange;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the Women of the Grange's
work in promoting equality, family and core values in our
society, and constructive public policy, and that the founders
of the Grange and Caroline A. Hall be appreciated for their
leadership and forward thinking.
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