PRINTER'S NO. 1307
No. 86 Session of 1989
INTRODUCED BY BRIGHTBILL, JUNE 19, 1989
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 19, 1989
A RESOLUTION 1 Recognizing the contribution of Artists Raising the 2 Consciousness of Humanity, Inc. 3 WHEREAS, Artists Raising the Consciousness of Humanity, Inc., 4 (ARCH) was formed for the purpose of producing a theater of 5 self-awareness; and 6 WHEREAS, Its aims are to teach and educate adolescents 7 concerning the effects of negative peer pressure, to build self- 8 esteem and individuality, to heighten communication skills and 9 inner creativity, and to present professionally produced shows 10 utilizing and nurturing the skills of young people within this 11 Commonwealth; and 12 WHEREAS, ARCH has produced a true-to-life production of "West 13 Side Story" for the purpose of raising the awareness of the 14 Lebanon Community regarding the damage that racial prejudice 15 produces; and 16 WHEREAS, The production will be a tremendous contribution to 17 the Lebanon Community and a tribute to the young people who have
1 dedicated much time, energy, talent and heart to this 2 production; therefore be it 3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 4 recognize ARCH for its contribution to raising the awareness of 5 the youth and the community at large, a contribution that will 6 surely be felt throughout this Commonwealth and will add 7 immeasurably to understanding the principle that all individuals 8 are equal and that, to create a better world, we must join 9 together and transcend the boundaries of race, religion and 10 economic status. F15L82JRW/19890S0086R1307 - 2 -