PRINTER'S NO. 2463
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
489
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY KINSEY, BULLOCK, BIZZARRO, ULLMAN, ROTHMAN,
HENNESSEY, MALAGARI, FREEMAN, SCHLOSSBERG, WILLIAMS, HILL-
EVANS, CIRESI, KORTZ, DiGIROLAMO, YOUNGBLOOD, DALEY, MENTZER,
McCLINTON, MADDEN, KIM, THOMAS, BURNS, HEFFLEY, WARREN,
DAWKINS AND SCHWEYER, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Designating August 19 through September 6, 2019, as "Back to
School Weeks" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Constitution of Pennsylvania declares that the
General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support
of a thorough and efficient system of public education to serve
the needs of the students and families of this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Education is a primary concern of the Commonwealth
and the members of the House of Representatives, who are
instrumental in assuring the quality of Pennsylvania schools;
and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives supports education
initiatives that foster healthy intellectual and educational
development among students; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is comprised of 500 school districts,
with more than 5,500 schools educating students from
kindergarten through 12th grade; and
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WHEREAS, "Back to School Weeks" mark the official end of
summer and the start of a new and challenging school year for
students, parents, teachers and school administrations; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives supports students
across this Commonwealth and encourages them to embrace learning
and to enjoy the school year ahead; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate August
19 through September 6, 2019, as "Back to School Weeks" in
Pennsylvania.
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