Bill Text: PA SR243 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating January 2012 as "Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-01-19 - Transmitted as directed [SR243 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-SR243-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1903
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 243 Session of2012
INTRODUCED BY ARGALL, JANUARY 18, 2012
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JANUARY 18, 2012
A RESOLUTION
Designating January 2012 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 over 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 the Commonwealth as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Participating in a snow sport provides an
opportunity for exercise and friendship that will last a
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lifetime; and
WHEREAS, "Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month" encourages
children and adults to learn by taking lessons from professional
instructors; and
WHEREAS, Ski and snowboard areas throughout the United States
offer free and reasonably priced turn-key lesson programs during
January as part of this initiative; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, along with
33 other states, the SnowSports Industries America, the
Professional Ski Instructors of America–American Association of
Snowboard Instructors, National Ski Areas Association and the
National Ski Patrol have united to offer an affordable "Learn to
Ski and Snowboard" program that will open the door to the
wonderful world of skiing and snowboarding for many winter
enthusiasts throughout the entire season; and
WHEREAS, "Humans Were Never Meant to Hibernate" is the theme
of this year's national effort, meant to get children and adults
outside this winter for fun and exercise in the snow; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate appreciate and thank the dedicated
individuals who work tirelessly to uphold Pennsylvania's outdoor
recreation and help maintain strong winter tourism in this
Commonwealth; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate January 2012 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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