PRINTER'S NO. 1511
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
257
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY MURT, FRANKEL, DONATUCCI, HENNESSEY, HILL-EVANS,
BIZZARRO, BROWN, KORTZ, BURNS, SCHLOSSBERG, MERSKI, ISAACSON,
PICKETT, SAPPEY, PYLE, YOUNGBLOOD, McCARTER, READSHAW,
DiGIROLAMO, STAATS, CALTAGIRONE, MEHAFFIE, SCHLEGEL CULVER,
SAMUELSON, WARREN, LONGIETTI, KENYATTA, MILLARD, STURLA,
KINSEY, DALEY, MENTZER, BULLOCK, ROZZI, SCHWEYER, FREEMAN,
SAINATO, GALLOWAY, MARKOSEK, EVERETT, McCLINTON AND CIRESI,
APRIL 25, 2019
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 25, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Encouraging all residents of this Commonwealth to observe "Earth
Day" on April 22, 2019.
WHEREAS, April 22, 2019, is the 49th celebration of "Earth
Day"; and
WHEREAS, United States Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin
created the concept of "Earth Day" to encourage awareness for
environmental concerns; and
WHEREAS, Every year millions of Americans participate in
"Earth Day" activities to promote a healthier and cleaner
environment; and
WHEREAS, The importance of being good stewards of the
environment has become a nearly universal belief held by the
people of this country and this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Protecting the environment is good for our health,
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our economy and the plants and animals that inhabit this planet
with us; and
WHEREAS, "Earth Day" is a day to contribute to the well-being
of our planet; and
WHEREAS, "Earth Day" events and activities are designed to
promote environmentally friendly concepts, such as recycling,
energy efficiency, utilizing environmentally friendly products
and reducing pollution; and
WHEREAS, As we celebrate the 49th anniversary of "Earth Day,"
we encourage greater environmental awareness in our cities and
across this Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
residents of this Commonwealth to observe "Earth Day" on April
22, 2019.
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