THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY BAKER, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, COSTA, DINNIMAN, EARLL, ERICKSON, FERLO, FONTANA, GORDNER, LOGAN, O'PAKE, ORIE, PILEGGI, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, STACK, STOUT, VOGEL, WASHINGTON, D. WHITE AND M. WHITE, MARCH 8, 2010

INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MARCH 8, 2010  

A RESOLUTION

Observing March 1, 2010, as "St. David's Day" in Pennsylvania;

and honoring the many Pennsylvanians of Welsh heritage.

WHEREAS, St. David is the patron saint of Wales, and March 1,

St. David's feast day, is the Welsh National Holiday, celebrated

by Welshmen throughout the world; and

WHEREAS, William Penn was the first of many people from Wales

to settle in Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, During the 19th Century, thousands of people moved

from Wales to Pennsylvania seeking employment; and

WHEREAS, Since Pennsylvania and Wales both include rare

anthracite coal among their natural resources, many of the

settlers from Wales settled in Pennsylvania's coal regions; and

WHEREAS, Pennsylvania now has the highest concentration of

Welsh people anywhere outside of Great Britain; and

WHEREAS, The rich Welsh traditions and heritage have had a

tremendous impact on Pennsylvania; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate observe March 1, 2010, as "St.

David's Day" in Pennsylvania and honor the many Pennsylvanians

of Welsh heritage.