Bill Text: PA HR458 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing and commemorating the 2011 National Convention of the German American National Congress to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 27 through 30, 2011.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-10-18 - Adopted (198-0) [HR458 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR458-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2555
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 458 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY WAGNER, M. SMITH, BRADFORD, CALTAGIRONE, DALEY, DEASY, DiGIROLAMO, ELLIS, FLECK, GEIST, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, HENNESSEY, HESS, HORNAMAN, KULA, MALONEY, MANN, MILLARD, MILNE, MIRABITO, M. O'BRIEN, REICHLEY, SAINATO, STURLA, SWANGER, VEREB AND YOUNGBLOOD, OCTOBER 18, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, OCTOBER 18, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commemorating the 2011 National Convention of
the German American National Congress to be held in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 27 through 30, 2011.
WHEREAS, The mission of Deutsch Amerikanischer National
Kongress, also known as DANK, is to preserve and promote the
Germanic culture, heritage and language by way of underscoring
the rich history, longstanding traditions and countless
contributions of Germans and German Americans; and
WHEREAS, Following the aftermath of World War II, a chasm
emerged between Americans and German Americans which gave rise
to strained ethnic relations between the two groups in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, During this period, an organization that represented
the interests of German Americans on a national scale became a
necessity; and
WHEREAS, On December 12, 1958, the groundwork for the
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organization was laid in a historic meeting convened by Mr.
Leonard Enders, editor of the German-language newspaper
Abenspost und Sonntagspost; and
WHEREAS, On January 30, 1959, DANK was founded and elected
its first board in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, One of the main focuses of DANK was to promote
cooperation and unity amongst individuals of German descent both
domestically and abroad; and
WHEREAS, DANK would continue to grow in size, influence and
scope, thus providing German Americans with a robust national
voice; and
WHEREAS, On October 6, 1987, DANK's influence would manifest
when President Ronald Reagan proclaimed it "German-American
Day"; and
WHEREAS, DANK boasts over 30 chapters and possesses an
impressive network of associate member societies spanning across
the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, chapter of DANK
celebrates its 30th anniversary during this calendar year; and
WHEREAS, To mark this momentous occasion, it is with great
pleasure that the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, receive the
distinguished honor of hosting the 2011 National Convention of
the German American National Congress; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and
commemorate the 2011 National Convention of the German American
National Congress to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
October 27 through 30, 2011.
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