PRINTER'S NO. 1328
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
218
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY BROWNE, COSTA, SCHWANK, RAFFERTY, GREENLEAF,
KITCHEN, TEPLITZ, SABATINA, BREWSTER, FONTANA, DINNIMAN,
YUDICHAK, TARTAGLIONE, PILEGGI AND FARNESE, OCTOBER 19, 2015
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 19, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of October 19 through 23, 2015, as "No
Place for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was founded in
October 1913 to fight anti-Semitism and to "secure justice and
fair treatment to all"; and
WHEREAS, Now as one of the nation's premier civil rights and
human relations agencies, ADL continues the fight against anti-
Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and
protects civil rights for all; and
WHEREAS, As part of the organization's efforts, the "No Place
for Hate" program was established as an outreach initiative
designed to empower schools and communities to challenge racism,
hatred, anti-Semitism and bigotry; and
WHEREAS, By reducing bias and increasing appreciation for
diversity, the "No Place for Hate" program is an innovative and
powerful method for building communities of respect; and
WHEREAS, This crucial program is operational in over 200
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schools, organizations and communities throughout this
Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, The "No Place for Hate" program has proven to be an
invaluable resource to communities throughout this Commonwealth;
and
WHEREAS, "No Place for Hate" projects in communities and
schools in this Commonwealth have taken the form of candlelight
vigils, surveys in middle schools and high schools, teacher and
student training, panel discussions on bullying, mural projects,
rapid response teams, marches, speeches and talent shows where
performers have presented original pieces based on the "No Place
for Hate" theme; and
WHEREAS, While its work is far from done, ADL should be proud
of its well-received "No Place for Hate" program and outstanding
contributions to the understanding and tolerance that exist
today; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the week of October 19
through 23, 2015, as "No Place for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania.
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