PRINTER'S NO. 1026
No. 33 Session of 1981
INTRODUCED BY CUNNINGHAM, MARCH 23, 1981
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON RULES, MARCH 23, 1981
In the House of Representatives, March 23, 1981
1 WHEREAS, During the late 19th century and early 20th century,
2 large numbers of people of Slavic descent settled in
3 Pennsylvania seeking employment in the steel mills and coal
4 mines of the Commonwealth; and
5 WHEREAS, Today Pennsylvania proudly boasts of the fact that
6 one-half of all people of Slavic descent continue to make
7 Pennsylvania their home; and
8 WHEREAS, The rich heritage of Slavic-Americans in industry,
9 music, dance, food, handicrafts and other areas has greatly
10 enhanced the history and lives of all Pennsylvanians; therefore
11 be it
12 RESOLVED (the Senate concurring), That the General Assembly
13 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby recognizes the week
14 of April 6 - 12, 1981 as "Slavic-American Culture Week" and
15 urges all Pennsylvanians to partake in the rich cultural
16 heritage of the Slavic-American people living within this
17 Commonwealth.
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