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House of Representatives
Session of 2019 - 2020 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: January 1, 2019 12:36 PM
From: Representative William C. Kortz, II
To: All House members
Subject: Designating “Pennsylvania” by Rich Saporito as the State Poem of Pennsylvania
 
Pennsylvania is known for its natural beauty ranging from our low green valleys to our tallest, colorful mountains. It is crucial that we celebrate this beauty as well as the culture, workforce, and engaged communities of our extraordinary state.

With these ideals in mind, I plan to introduce a bill that would designate the poem “Pennsylvania” by my constituent, Mr. Rich Saporito, as the official state poem of the Commonwealth. This poem embodies many of the wonderful qualities of this state and represents it beautifully in spoken word.

Please join me in supporting local art and celebrating Pennsylvania’s nature and culture by co-sponsoring this legislation.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to me, it’s where I’ve always been,
It’s where I always want to be, right next to my kin.
Rolling hills and mountains, that reach up in the sky,
Crystal lakes and fountains, I’ll never say goodbye.
To Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, you’re the land for me.
In Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, is where I wanna be.
Steel mills and coal mines, surround the cities and towns,
Farm lands and rail lines, and valleys so far down.
From Mason Dixon to Bradford, and Pittsburgh to Philly,
Rows of corn and cattle herds, as far as you can see.
Oh Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, you’re the land for me.
In Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, is where I wanna be.
Ruffed grouse picks all around, under the Hemlock tree,
And Mountain Laurel if abounds, for everyone to see.
The Great Dane dog rises up, at least four foot high,
The Amish win a ribbon prize, for their shoo fly pie.
Oh Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, you’re the land for me.
In Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, is where I wanna be.
Fireflies light up the night, and crickets sing their song,
Birds chirp in the morning light, as white tails run along.
Trout are swimming up the creek, and salmon make their run,
Cruises and fairs throughout the week, we’re gonna have some fun.
In Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, you’re the land for me.
In Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, is where I wanna be.

Introduced as HB1684