Bill Text: PA SR124 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating May 9 through 16, 2009, as "AmeriCorps Getting Things Done Week" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-9)

Status: (Passed) 2009-05-06 - Introduced and adopted [SR124 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-SR124-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1012
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 124 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY KITCHEN, KASUNIC, WASHINGTON, FERLO, STACK, WILLIAMS, RAFFERTY, FONTANA, DINNIMAN, PILEGGI, HUGHES, STOUT, TARTAGLIONE, ERICKSON, FARNESE, LOGAN, COSTA, ALLOWAY, MUSTO, BOSCOLA, BAKER, PIPPY, BROWNE, O'PAKE, BRUBAKER AND EARLL, MAY 6, 2009
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MAY 6, 2009
A RESOLUTION
Designating May 9 through 16, 2009, as "AmeriCorps Getting
Things Done Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps is a national system of service programs
that provides Americans an opportunity to serve the community in
a variety of areas; and
WHEREAS, During the week of may 9 through 16, 2009, we
recognize the work that is being performed in this Commonwealth
and throughout the country by countless community volunteers;
and
WHEREAS, In Pennsylvania more than 20,000 resident volunteers
have participated and received educational assistance as a
result of the AmeriCorps program; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps week is also a time to further promote
civic involvement; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps is an opportunity to make a big
difference in one's own life and in the lives of those around
us; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps is a chance to apply your skills and
ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the
community; and
WHEREAS, Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities
for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a
network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit
groups; and
WHEREAS, Whether one's service makes a community safer, gives
a child a second chance or helps protect the environment, those
who serve will be getting things done through AmeriCorps; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members address critical needs in
communities all across America; and
WHEREAS, This year AmeriCorps will provide more than 2,900
individuals the opportunity to provide intensive, results-driven
service to meet education, environmental, public safety and
other pressing needs in communities across Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Other individuals will serve through AmeriCorps
VISTA, whose members help bring individuals and communities out
of poverty by serving full time to fight illiteracy, improve
health services, create businesses and increase housing
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, More than 40,000 people of all ages and backgrounds
are helping to meet local needs, strengthen communities and
increase civic engagement through 163 national service projects
across this Commonwealth. Serving with national and local
nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations and other groups,
these citizens tutor and mentor children, coordinate
after-school programs, build homes, conduct neighborhood
patrols, restore the environment, respond to disasters, build
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nonprofit capacity and recruit and manage volunteers; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate May 9 through 16, 2009,
as "AmeriCorps Getting Things Done Week" in Pennsylvania and
encourage all residents of this Commonwealth to recognize
AmeriCorps for its outstanding record of achievement.
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