Bill Text: PA HR173 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing the month of April 2009 as "Outdoor Heritage Month in the Pennsylvania Alleghenies."

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2009-03-24 - Adopted [HR173 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HR173-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1158
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 173 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY HALUSKA, BARBIN, BURNS, BAKER, BELFANTI, BEYER, CALTAGIRONE, CLYMER, COHEN, D. COSTA, CREIGHTON, DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, FLECK, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, GRUCELA, HARKINS, HELM, HENNESSEY, KILLION, KORTZ, KOTIK, LEVDANSKY, MAHONEY, MAJOR, MARSICO, McCALL, MELIO, MILLARD, MOUL, MUSTIO, OBERLANDER, PALLONE, PARKER, PAYNE, PYLE, QUINN, READSHAW, ROHRER, ROSS, SAINATO, SANTONI, SCAVELLO, SIPTROTH, SONNEY, STABACK, STERN, STEVENSON, TRUE, VULAKOVICH, WALKO, WATERS, WHITE AND EVERETT, MARCH 19, 2009
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, MARCH 19, 2009
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of April 2009 as "Outdoor Heritage Month
in the Pennsylvania Alleghenies."
WHEREAS, Concern for the sustainability of natural resources,
global climate change, habitat conservation and pollution
reduction is increasing and causing a movement in going green;
and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is a large contributor of many
factors affecting environmental conditions worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Youth are spending more time with technological
devices and less time exploring nature; and
WHEREAS, Citizens of this Commonwealth have learned through
trial and error and continue to develop the means for
sustainability of natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Community organizations, agencies and citizens, led
by Natural Biodiversity and the Kiski-Conemaugh Stream Team,
have come together to recognize the rich outdoor heritage in the
Pennsylvania Alleghenies, as demonstrated by Outdoor Heritage
Month's new Internet website, www.ohmonth.com; and
WHEREAS, The collaborative efforts of these citizens have
resulted in numerous environmental services and learning
opportunities in the Pennsylvania Alleghenies; and
WHEREAS, The aim of their coordinated activities is to
educate and inspire the next generation to conserve and enjoy
this Commonwealth's natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day, National Arbor Day, National
Environmental Education Week, Children and Nature Awareness
Month, National Garden Month and National Youth Service Days
occur during the month of April; and
WHEREAS, Through educational events such as these, children,
the future leaders of this Commonwealth, will not only learn
that stewardship can be coupled with economic vitality, but also
realize that these two values must coincide in order to sustain
and enhance the quality of life for all persons in this
Commonwealth and beyond; and
WHEREAS, All citizens of Pennsylvania should be encouraged to
participate in the educational and service activities occurring
in the Pennsylvania Alleghenies and to acknowledge and celebrate
the achievements of all those who work together to recognize,
hone and preserve the great heritage of this Commonwealth;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of April 2009 as "Outdoor Heritage Month in the
Pennsylvania Alleghenies."
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