THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY CHRISTIANA, MAJOR, CALTAGIRONE, COHEN, D. COSTA, DAY, DeWEESE, DiGIROLAMO, ELLIS, EVERETT, GEIST, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, GROVE, HARHART, HENNESSEY, KILLION, KORTZ, KULA, MARSHALL, MILLARD, MOUL, MUSTIO, PICKETT, READSHAW, SCAVELLO, VULAKOVICH AND WHITE, JANUARY 24, 2011

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JANUARY 24, 2011  

A RESOLUTION

Designating the month of January 2011 as "Learn to Ski and

Snowboard Month" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's geography is the backdrop for outdoor

recreation; and

WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of winter enthusiasts migrate to

the 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 23 ski resorts in all regions of

this Commonwealth, from the Endless Mountains to the

Philadelphia suburbs, central Pennsylvania from the Maryland to

the New York borders and throughout the Alleghenies; and

WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania ski resorts have a significant

economic impact on the communities in which they are located and

on the Commonwealth as a whole; and

WHEREAS, Participating in a snow sport provides opportunities

for exercise and for friendships that can last a lifetime; and

WHEREAS, Not knowing how to ski or snowboard is no longer an

excuse for sitting at home on the sidelines; and

WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, along with

34 other states, the SnowSports Industries America, the

Professional Ski Instructors of America-American Association of

Snowboard Instructors, the National Ski Areas Association and

the Cross Country Ski Areas Association have united to offer

affordable learn to ski and snowboard programs that will open

the door to the wonderful world of skiing and snowboarding for

many winter enthusiasts throughout the entire season; and

WHEREAS, The theme of this year's national effort, "Humans

Were Never Meant to Hibernate," is meant to get children and

adults outside this winter for fun and exercise in the snow; and

WHEREAS, Ski icon Glen Pake and Olympic Gold Medal winner

Bode Miller serve as ambassadors for "Learn to Ski and Snowboard

Month"; and

WHEREAS, The House of Representatives and all Pennsylvanians

appreciate and thank the dedicated individuals who work

tirelessly to uphold Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation and help

maintain strong winter tourism in this Commonwealth; therefore

be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the

month of January 2011 as "Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month" in

Pennsylvania; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the

Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, P.O. Box 27, White Haven, PA

18661.