PRINTER'S NO. 3698
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
956
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY MAHER, JULY 1, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JULY 1, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating July 28, 2016, as "Hail to Pitt Day" in Pennsylvania
in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the University of
Pittsburgh becoming a State-related university.
WHEREAS, On July 28, 1966, Governor William W. Scranton
signed the bill establishing the University of Pittsburgh as a
State-related university; and
WHEREAS, The University of Pittsburgh's 34,826 students are
among Pennsylvania's best and brightest, coming from the top of
their classes, performing groundbreaking research and providing
thousands of hours of service to the community; and
WHEREAS, The University of Pittsburgh is a major economic
driver for this Commonwealth, employing more than 13,000 people,
supporting more than 33,800 jobs and generating a Statewide
economic impact of $3.7 billion; and
WHEREAS, For each dollar invested in the University of
Pittsburgh, this Commonwealth receives a $25 return on the
investment; and
WHEREAS, The University of Pittsburgh is a driving force of
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innovation, generating 74 patents in 2014, launching 117
startups in the last 20 years and raising $14 million for local
business in 2014; and
WHEREAS, The University of Pittsburgh is continually ranked
the top value among all Pennsylvania public colleges and
universities, named a "Best Value College" and lauded for its
contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, Employees and students of the University of
Pittsburgh generate more than $70 million annually in charitable
donations and volunteer services; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate July
28, 2016, as "Hail to Pitt Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition
of the 50th anniversary of the University of Pittsburgh becoming
a State-related institution; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
Pennsylvanians to acknowledge the immense value the University
of Pittsburgh and its faculty, staff, students and alumni bring
to this Commonwealth.
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