| PRINTER'S NO. 3780 |
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. | 911 | Session of 2014 |
INTRODUCED BY SCAVELLO, READSHAW, HENNESSEY, BIZZARRO, LUCAS, MIRABITO, PICKETT, THOMAS, CALTAGIRONE, KIRKLAND, DiGIROLAMO, McNEILL, MILLARD, SWANGER, HEFFLEY, YOUNGBLOOD, MAJOR AND ROEBUCK, JUNE 19, 2014
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JUNE 19, 2014
A RESOLUTION
1Designating the month of July 2014 as "Free Community Paper
2Month" in Pennsylvania.
3WHEREAS, The statement made by Thomas Jefferson to John Jay
4in 1786 still rings true today, "Our liberty cannot be guarded
5but by the freedom of the press, nor that be limited without
6danger of losing it"; and
7WHEREAS, The publishing industry of free community papers and
8newspapers, made up of both small and large organizations, is an
9important element in local communities throughout this nation;
10and
11WHEREAS, Collectively, free community papers and newspapers
12disseminate valuable information to more than 50 million homes
13each week; and
14WHEREAS, These hometown publications are the original and
15enduring hyper local medium, carrying the torch of democracy as
16the town crier, fixed in print and shared with neighbors free of
1charge; and
2WHEREAS, Free community papers proudly serve the information
3needs of their communities across this great land, while
4promoting local commerce, free enterprise and public service;
5and
6WHEREAS, It is fitting that recognition be given to these
7publications, their owners and staff for their continued
8contributions to the growth and success of local communities;
9therefore be it
10RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
11month of July 2014 as "Free Community Paper Month" in
12Pennsylvania and encourage all Pennsylvanians to observe this
13month by taking time to read, recognize and acknowledge the
14importance of free community papers.