PRINTER'S NO. 830
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
135
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY R. BROWN, BAKER, BIZZARRO, CALTAGIRONE, D. COSTA,
DiGIROLAMO, KORTZ, LONGIETTI, MILLARD, MURT, NEILSON,
READSHAW, SCHLOSSBERG AND WARD, MARCH 9, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MARCH 9, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of May 21 through 27, 2017, as "Character
Development Reminder Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Constitution of Pennsylvania, this
Commonwealth's foundational document, recognizes and celebrates
some of the qualities of character which are fundamental to the
success of representative democracy, including peace, faith,
tolerance and respect; and
WHEREAS, Recognition and promotion of exemplary character is
an important part of the fabric of State government; and
WHEREAS, There are numerous House resolutions introduced to
honor the character of individuals and institutions; and
WHEREAS, The figures over the second floor entrance to the
House Chamber represent "Truth" and "Justice"; and
WHEREAS, The William Penn quote inscribed around the State
Capitol Rotunda includes the reminder, "That we may do the thing
that is truly wise and just"; and
WHEREAS, The statuary figures located to the left of the main
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