PRINTER'S NO. 2562
No. 417 Session of 2007
INTRODUCED BY HORNAMAN, OCTOBER 3, 2007
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON RULES, OCTOBER 3, 2007
A RESOLUTION 1 Recognizing the week of October 7 through 13, 2007, as "National 2 Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania. 3 WHEREAS, Our nation's founders recognized, in their vision, 4 that a democracy depends upon the convictions and actions of an 5 informed public, and that its citizens must have access to the 6 most complete and accurate information about their community, 7 their nation and the world; and 8 WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the birthplace 9 of our nation's independence, and the freedom enjoyed by the 10 people of the United States, supported by the right to free 11 speech and a free press, are treasured principles upon which 12 America thrives; and 13 WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's newspapers have evolved through the 14 centuries to meet the increasing needs and challenges of a 15 diverse population to reflect the highest standards of 16 journalism and public service, accuracy and fairness; and 17 WHEREAS, Since 1940, the United States Newspaper Association
1 managers have sponsored and supported "National Newspaper Week," 2 a week-long celebration emphasizing the importance of newspapers 3 in fostering improved community service, participation and 4 responsiveness in the everyday lives of citizens; therefore be 5 it 6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the 7 week of October 7 through 13, 2007, as "National Newspaper Week" 8 in Pennsylvania; and be it further 9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives acknowledge the 10 vital role played by the newspaper industry as a pillar of our 11 democracy and congratulate the Pennsylvania Newspaper 12 Association and its membership and affiliates upon the 13 celebration of "Public Notices in Newspapers: Good Government 14 Depends On It" during "National Newspaper Week" and for its role 15 in encouraging an active citizenry and an informed public; and 16 be it further 17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to 18 the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. I26L82JKL/20070H0417R2562 - 2 -