PRINTER'S NO. 4307
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
2741
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY MEHAFFIE, PICKETT, CORBIN, LEWIS, CHARLTON, HILL-
EVANS, KAUFFMAN, MILLARD, HENNESSEY, DiGIROLAMO AND DALEY,
OCTOBER 18, 2018
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, OCTOBER 18, 2018
AN ACT
Designating the amethyst as the official State gemstone of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Findings and declarations.
The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Pennsylvania is well known for a variety of vast
deposits of minerals, including quartz, which is mined in
this Commonwealth.
(2) Amethyst is a vibrant, purple gemstone and the most
beautiful type of quartz.
(3) Amethyst appropriately represents Pennsylvania
because it is found in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and has
a captivating beauty.
(4) Amethyst is the focal point of the crown worn by the
winner of the Miss Pennsylvania pageant.
(5) The Miss Pennsylvania crown and the amethyst
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