Posted: | March 7, 2016 09:54 AM |
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From: | Representative Kate Harper |
To: | All House members |
Subject: | Civic Education Awareness Week – September 17th through September 23rd, 2016 |
The government “of the People, by the People, for the People”, needs their participation. Unfortunately, as we can all recognize, many people don’t understand their own governments, how they operate or which level or branch of government handles what task. Therefore in the near future, I will introduce a resolution designating September 17th through September 23rd, 2016 as “Civic Education Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this resolution is to bring attention to the importance of civics educated citizens to create and also understand the rights, duties and responsibilities that accompany the title. It is vital for Pennsylvania’s students to learn about what it means to be a citizen in order to effectively take ownership of their government. Please join me in sponsoring this resolution to designate Civic Education Awareness Week. |
Introduced as HR969