PRINTER'S NO. 3546
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
936
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY FRANKEL, NEILSON, D. MILLER, HENNESSEY, BULLOCK,
DiGIROLAMO, READSHAW, DEAN, SCHLOSSBERG, HILL-EVANS,
McCLINTON, PASHINSKI, V. BROWN, KIRKLAND, FREEMAN,
J. McNEILL, CALTAGIRONE, M. QUINN, DALEY, MARSICO, DRISCOLL
AND WATSON, MAY 22, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 22, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of May 21 through 25, 2018, as "No Place
for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania and commending the Anti-
Defamation League for its outstanding efforts to promote
peace, brotherhood and goodwill.
WHEREAS, The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was formed by
concerned citizens more than 100 years ago to fight anti-
Semitism and all forms of bigotry and discrimination; and
WHEREAS, Today, ADL members continue to engage in anti-bias
programs designed for schools, workplaces, college campuses and
communities; and
WHEREAS, Through 27 regional and satellite offices in the
United States, ADL serves as an invaluable resource for
government, media, law enforcement, educators and the public at
large; and
WHEREAS, Over the last year, the ADL has seen an increase in
calls from schools across the country reporting a rise in bias
and bullying behavior in and out of the classroom; and
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WHEREAS, A major initiative of the ADL has been the "No Place
for Hate" program in schools and communities, which promotes
respect of differences; and
WHEREAS, Since its national inception in 1999, the "No Place
for Hate" program has reached more than 3.5 million people, and
the program is currently active in 1,500 schools and communities
nationwide; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 17th anniversary of "No Place
for Hate" working with Pennsylvania communities, schools and
other local organizations; and
WHEREAS, "No Place for Hate" projects in communities and
schools in this Commonwealth have taken the form of candlelight
vigils, surveys in middle schools and high schools, teacher and
student training, panel discussions on bullying, mural projects,
rapid response teams, marches, speeches and talent shows where
performers have presented original pieces based on the "No Place
for Hate" theme; and
WHEREAS, While its work is far from done, the ADL should be
proud of its outstanding contributions to the understanding and
tolerance that exist today in American society, especially the
well-received "No Place for Hate" program; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of May 21 through 25, 2018, as "No Place for Hate Week" in
Pennsylvania and commend the Anti-Defamation League for its
outstanding efforts to promote peace, brotherhood and goodwill.
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