PRINTER'S NO. 4129
No. 559 Session of 1998
INTRODUCED BY DeLUCA, CAPPABIANCA, COLAFELLA, RUBLEY, ROSS,
ARMSTRONG, MILLER, FICHTER, SANTONI, READSHAW, LAUGHLIN,
SHANER, DONATUCCI, WAUGH, MELIO, KENNEY, ITKIN, HORSEY,
PIPPY, MUNDY, MASLAND, HERSHEY, McNAUGHTON, SEYFERT,
ROBINSON, GIGLIOTTI, HERMAN, WALKO, BAKER, HALUSKA, THOMAS,
BELARDI, DEMPSEY, CORRIGAN, TANGRETTI, McCALL, PISTELLA,
VAN HORNE, B. SMITH, MARSICO, WOJNAROSKI, FLICK, JOSEPHS,
RIEGER, GEORGE, TRAVAGLIO, OLASZ, MARKOSEK, HESS, HARHAI,
LESCOVITZ, HARHART, BENNINGHOFF, HENNESSEY, C. WILLIAMS,
TIGUE, SCHULER, YOUNGBLOOD, STABACK, CIVERA, MANDERINO,
GORDNER, MAHER, DiGIROLAMO, SATHER, DERMODY, L. I. COHEN,
GEIST, COY, CLARK AND E. Z. TAYLOR, NOVEMBER 17, 1998
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
NOVEMBER 17, 1998
A RESOLUTION
1 Observing the week of November 22 through 28, 1998, as "National
2 Family Week" in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, As individuals, we find in our families a sense of
4 identity, purpose and security; as a nation, we find in our
5 families the vision and strength we need to remain a truly free
6 and just society; and
7 WHEREAS, A family is a group of individuals related by blood,
8 marriage or adoption as well as a community of persons united by
9 their love and commitment to one another, and it is through
10 family life that our nation's most cherished values and
11 traditions are passed from one generation to the next; and
12 WHEREAS, Through our experiences as members of a family, we
1 learn important lessons about love and faith, duty and fidelity,
2 personal responsibility and concern for others; and
3 WHEREAS, Because these lessons are conveyed to the community
4 at large and because the family gives us a model of human
5 relationships after which all other social institutions are
6 fashioned, the strength and integrity of the family are vital to
7 our well-being as a nation and as a State; and
8 WHEREAS, Families are the fundamental cornerstone of human
9 society, providing models for caring from birth through the
10 aging years and inspiring celebration and renewal; and
11 WHEREAS, Families need and deserve recognition, encouragement
12 and support for the daily miracles they perform; and
13 WHEREAS, Each of our communities has the ability to empower
14 and enhance family strength and potential; and
15 WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is a traditional time to recognize
16 the important role of families in strengthening our communities;
17 therefore be it;
18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives observe the week
19 of November 22 through 28, 1998, as "National Family Week" in
20 Pennsylvania and call upon all citizens, government agencies,
21 public and private institutions and businesses to mark this week
22 with appropriate ceremonies and programs in appreciation of our
23 communities' families.
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