PRINTER'S NO. 4072
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
928
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY MURT, BIZZARRO, HENNESSEY, HILL-EVANS, KORTZ,
LONGIETTI, HOHENSTEIN, ISAACSON, KULIK, READSHAW, SCHMITT,
DONATUCCI, PASHINSKI, CIRESI, KINSEY, KOSIEROWSKI, FREEMAN,
ZABEL, MILLARD, McCARTER, O'MARA, SANCHEZ, MENTZER, PYLE,
SAINATO, BURNS, STRUZZI, WILLIAMS, BROOKS, ULLMAN, KIM,
THOMAS, ROZZI, MALAGARI, NEILSON, SAMUELSON, DEASY, A. DAVIS,
STAATS, SCHLEGEL CULVER, SCHLOSSBERG, GLEIM, GAYDOS,
SCHWEYER, WARREN AND GAINEY, JULY 1, 2020
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY,
JULY 1, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Encouraging all residents of this Commonwealth to observe "Earth
Day" on April 22, 2020.
WHEREAS, April 22, 2020, is the 50th 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 50th 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, 2020.
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