PRINTER'S NO. 2547
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
523
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY MATZIE, SNYDER, BURNS, READSHAW, KORTZ, KAUFFMAN,
BIZZARRO, HENNESSEY, DiGIROLAMO, HARKINS, SONNEY,
SCHLOSSBERG, WILLIAMS, PICKETT, FREEMAN, MILLARD, BROWN,
MACKENZIE, LONGIETTI, YOUNGBLOOD, CALTAGIRONE, BARRAR,
BERNSTINE, SCHLEGEL CULVER, MALAGARI, HILL-EVANS AND
SCHWEYER, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of October 13 through 19, 2019, as "Credit
Union Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Credit unions are individual, independent financial
cooperatives founded by individuals working to achieve economic
advancement with individuals seeking to improve their financial
future; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth has more than 360 credit unions,
serving more than 4.2 million members in more than 950
locations; and
WHEREAS, Founded on the philosophy of "not for profit, not
for charity, but for service," credit unions maintain a focus on
service to their members; and
WHEREAS, Pooling personal resources and leadership abilities
for the good of the cooperative, credit unions provide low-cost
financial services to their members; and
WHEREAS, These institutions strive to educate their members
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to use credit wisely while encouraging the development of
savings programs; and
WHEREAS, Acting as sponsors for activities to promote the
charitable acts of their members, credit unions encourage
community involvement and participation for the betterment of
all; and
WHEREAS, Through the efforts of volunteers organized by
credit unions, many worthwhile causes have benefited throughout
this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Credit unions are receiving worldwide recognition
during the commemoration of the 71st anniversary of
"International Credit Union Day" on October 17; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of October 13 through 19, 2019, as "Credit Union Week" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association, 4309 North Front
Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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