PRINTER'S NO. 1059
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
182
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY SCAVELLO, J. WARD, DINNIMAN AND BREWSTER,
JUNE 24, 2019
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 24, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of July 2019 as "Free Community Paper
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The statement made by Thomas Jefferson to John Jay
in 1786 still rings true today, "Our liberty cannot be guarded
but by the freedom of the press, nor that be limited without
danger of losing it"; and
WHEREAS, The publishing industry of free community papers and
newspapers, made up of both small and large organizations, is an
important element in local communities throughout this nation;
and
WHEREAS, Collectively, free community papers and newspapers
disseminate valuable information to more than 50 million homes
each week; and
WHEREAS, These hometown publications are the original and
enduring hyper local medium, carrying the torch of democracy as
the town crier, fixed in print and shared with neighbors free of
charge; and
WHEREAS, Free community papers proudly serve the information
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needs of their communities across this great land, while
promoting local commerce, free enterprise and public service;
and
WHEREAS, It is fitting that recognition be given to these
publications, their owners and staff for their continued
contributions to the growth and success of local communities;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of July 2019 as
"Free Community Paper Month" in Pennsylvania and encourage all
residents of this Commonwealth to observe this month by taking
time to read, recognize and acknowledge the importance of free
community papers.
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