Bill Text: PA HR386 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating the month of October 2011 as "Parent Involvement Month" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-10-03 - Adopted (198-0) [HR386 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR386-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2361
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 386 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY ROEBUCK, BAKER, BISHOP, BOBACK, BRENNAN, BROWNLEE, CALTAGIRONE, COHEN, CREIGHTON, DALEY, DAVIDSON, DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, FABRIZIO, FREEMAN, GEIST, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, GROVE, HARHAI, HENNESSEY, HESS, HORNAMAN, JOSEPHS, KAVULICH, KIRKLAND, KORTZ, KOTIK, KULA, LONGIETTI, MAHONEY, MANN, MARSICO, MILLARD, MIRABITO, MUSTIO, M. O'BRIEN, O'NEILL, PAYTON, QUIGLEY, QUINN, RAVENSTAHL, ROSS, SACCONE, STABACK, SWANGER, TALLMAN, THOMAS, VEREB, WAGNER, WHEATLEY, YOUNGBLOOD, GILLEN AND SCAVELLO, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of October 2011 as "Parent Involvement
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Children are this Commonwealth's most vital and
valuable resource; and
WHEREAS, Parents are their children's first and most
influential teachers, and all parents and families have hopes
and goals for their children; and
WHEREAS, Parental involvement in children's learning prior to
school entrance is essential for school readiness; and
WHEREAS, Parental involvement in children's education is a
determining factor in a child's academic success; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth recognizes the important role that
parents, guardians, grandparents and other family members play
in children's learning and education; and
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WHEREAS, Education is the foundation of our democratic
society and it provides the opportunity for children to reach
the highest levels of achievement and to live productive lives;
and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth is dedicated to providing
high‑quality early childhood parenting support that engages
parents in their children's early learning; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth is dedicated to providing the high
quality education that all children deserve in accessible,
welcoming environments; and
WHEREAS, Community and faith-based organizations contribute
to learning and offer support services to families and schools;
and
WHEREAS, When parents work with schools supported by
communities in shared partnerships, children become lifelong
learners and community contributors; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of October 2011 as "Parent Involvement Month" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That all residents of this Commonwealth be urged to
join the House of Representatives in recognition and celebration
of the importance of parents and families in their children's
lives and as full partners in their children's learning and
education.
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