PRINTER'S NO. 1861
No. 311 Session of 2004
INTRODUCED BY CONTI, FERLO, STOUT, KITCHEN, TARTAGLIONE, KUKOVICH, COSTA, BRIGHTBILL, ARMSTRONG, WENGER, SCHWARTZ, WAGNER, THOMPSON, SCARNATI, EARLL, ORIE, O'PAKE, ERICKSON, WONDERLING, WOZNIAK, RAFFERTY, STACK, LEMMOND, PIPPY AND GREENLEAF, OCTOBER 5, 2004
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 5, 2004
A RESOLUTION 1 Recognizing November 14, 2004, as "Adoption Brings the World 2 Together -- A Celebration of Cultural Diversity Day" in 3 Pennsylvania. 4 WHEREAS, Over the past decade, the number of American 5 citizens adopting children from other countries has increased 6 significantly; and 7 WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is among the top states with families 8 having adopted children from abroad; and 9 WHEREAS, Several organizations, including Families with 10 Children from China, have formed a network of support and 11 information for prospective parents and the families of adopted 12 children; and 13 WHEREAS, Families with Children from China, an organization 14 that promotes a general awareness of Chinese and Chinese- 15 American tradition and culture, hosts various lectures, 16 workshops, social events and other programs; and 17 WHEREAS, The Delaware Valley chapter of Families with
1 Children from China is hosting an event in Philadelphia on 2 November 14, 2004, to promote tolerance and respect for the 3 world's cultures and raise social consciousness regarding 4 adoption; and 5 WHEREAS, This event, focusing on cultural issues which 6 confront the parents and children of international adoption, is 7 one of many events slated for November, recognized nationally as 8 "Adoption Awareness Month"; therefore be it 9 RESOLVED, That the Senate designate November 14, 2004, as 10 "Adoption Brings the World Together -- A Celebration of Cultural 11 Diversity Day" in Pennsylvania and recognize the efforts of 12 organizations dedicated to keeping adoptive children in touch 13 with their cultural roots while raising society's awareness of 14 the strength of adoptive family bonds. I27L82MSP/20040S0311R1861 - 2 -