PRINTER'S NO. 739
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
118
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY BAKER, BARTOLOTTA, VOGEL, BROWNE, DINNIMAN,
MARTIN, J. WARD, BREWSTER, HUGHES, SCAVELLO, TARTAGLIONE,
FONTANA, AUMENT, KILLION AND COSTA, MAY 7, 2019
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MAY 7, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of May 2019 as "Summer Camps Month" in
Pennsylvania in recognition of the rich benefits that summer
camps provide for the positive development of youths and the
enhancement of local communities.
WHEREAS, Summer camps provide new experiences for youths
which expand their personal growth; and
WHEREAS, Summer camps nurture through nature and teach the
importance of environmental stewardship; and
WHEREAS, Summer camps provide youths with leadership
opportunities through which they can hone and develop their
decisionmaking skills for long-term success; and
WHEREAS, Summer camps provide an unplugged environment which
allows youths the time and opportunity to express emotion and
converse face-to-face; and
WHEREAS, Summer camps teach critical-thinking and problem-
solving skills to youths that will serve them well in all
aspects of their life; and
WHEREAS, Summer camps play a vital role in building strong
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