global and intercultural topics, spirituality and faith, health
and nonviolence; and
WHEREAS, Meaningful engagement in "Peace Day" contributes to
creating a culture of peace; and
WHEREAS, "Peace Day Philly," an NGO affiliated with the
United Nations, is the Philadelphia region initiative for
"International Day of Peace" and promotes, collaborates on and
offers wide-ranging programs related to personal, local and
global peace during the week in which "Peace Day" falls; and
WHEREAS, "Peace Day" activities take place not only in the
Philadelphia region but in cities and towns across this
Commonwealth, nation and world; and
WHEREAS, The universal statement shared at "Peace Day"
events, "May Peace Prevail on Earth," brings together
individuals of all faiths, backgrounds and cultures; and
WHEREAS, The 2019 global "Peace Day" theme is "Climate Action
for Peace," which draws attention to the importance of combating
climate change as a way to protect and promote peace throughout
the world; and
WHEREAS, The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio
Guterres states that "nature does not negotiate" and "it is
possible to achieve our goals, but we need decisions, political
will and transformational policies to allow us to still live in
peace with our own climate"; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize September 21, 2019, as
"International Day of Peace," express support for its ideals and
principles and encourage Pennsylvanians to meaningfully engage
in this worldwide event.
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