Bill Text: PA HR30 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating the month of January 2011 as "Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 25-12)

Status: (Passed) 2011-01-25 - Adopted (200-0) [HR30 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR30-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 107
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 30 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY CHRISTIANA, MAJOR, CALTAGIRONE, COHEN, D. COSTA, DAY, DeWEESE, DiGIROLAMO, ELLIS, EVERETT, GEIST, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, GROVE, HARHART, HENNESSEY, KILLION, KORTZ, KULA, MARSHALL, MILLARD, MOUL, MUSTIO, PICKETT, READSHAW, SCAVELLO, VULAKOVICH AND WHITE, JANUARY 24, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JANUARY 24, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of January 2011 as "Learn to Ski and
Snowboard Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's geography is the backdrop for outdoor
recreation; and
WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of winter enthusiasts migrate to
the Pennsylvania mountains every week to ski and snowboard on
trails that offer cruising comfort in a majestic setting or the
excitement of a pulse-pounding challenge on a downhill course;
and
WHEREAS, There are more than 23 ski resorts in all regions of
this Commonwealth, from the Endless Mountains to the
Philadelphia suburbs, central Pennsylvania from the Maryland to
the New York borders and throughout the Alleghenies; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania ski resorts have a significant
economic impact on the communities in which they are located and
on the Commonwealth as a whole; and
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WHEREAS, Participating in a snow sport provides opportunities
for exercise and for friendships that can last a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Not knowing how to ski or snowboard is no longer an
excuse for sitting at home on the sidelines; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, along with
34 other states, the SnowSports Industries America, the
Professional Ski Instructors of America-American Association of
Snowboard Instructors, the National Ski Areas Association and
the Cross Country Ski Areas Association have united to offer
affordable learn to ski and snowboard programs that will open
the door to the wonderful world of skiing and snowboarding for
many winter enthusiasts throughout the entire season; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's national effort, "Humans
Were Never Meant to Hibernate," is meant to get children and
adults outside this winter for fun and exercise in the snow; and
WHEREAS, Ski icon Glen Pake and Olympic Gold Medal winner
Bode Miller serve as ambassadors for "Learn to Ski and Snowboard
Month"; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives and all Pennsylvanians
appreciate and thank the dedicated individuals who work
tirelessly to uphold Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation and help
maintain strong winter tourism in this Commonwealth; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of January 2011 as "Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, P.O. Box 27, White Haven, PA
18661.
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