PRINTER'S NO. 1394
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
274
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY STEFANO AND YUDICHAK, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of January 2020 as "Learn to Ski and
Snowboard Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's geography is the backdrop for outdoor
recreation; and
WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of winter enthusiasts migrate to
the Pennsylvania mountains every week to ski and snowboard on
trails that offer cruising comfort in a majestic setting or the
excitement of a pulse-pounding challenge on a downhill course;
and
WHEREAS, There are more than 20 ski resorts in all regions of
this Commonwealth, from the Endless Mountains to the
Philadelphia suburbs, from central Pennsylvania to the Maryland
and New York borders and throughout the Allegheny Mountains; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania ski resorts have a significant economic
impact on the communities where they are located, and on this
Commonwealth as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Participating in a snow sport provides an
opportunity for exercise and friendship that lasts a lifetime;
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and
WHEREAS, "Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month" encourages
children and adults to learn by taking lessons from professional
instructors; and
WHEREAS, Ski and snowboard areas throughout the United States
offer free and reasonably priced turnkey lesson programs during
January as part of this initiative; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, along with
similar organizations in 33 other states, the Snowsports
Industries America, the Professional Ski Instructors of America
and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, National
Ski Areas Association and the National Ski Patrol have united to
offer an affordable "Learn to Ski and Snowboard" program that
opens the door to the wonderful world of skiing and snowboarding
for many winter enthusiasts throughout the entire season;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of January 2020
as "Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Senate appreciate and thank the dedicated
individuals who work tirelessly to uphold Pennsylvania's outdoor
recreation and help maintain strong winter tourism in this
Commonwealth.
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