Bill Text: PA SR359 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing September 22, 2012, as "National Hunting and Fishing Day."

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-09-25 - Introduced and adopted [SR359 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-SR359-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2422
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 359 Session of2012
INTRODUCED BY ALLOWAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing September 22, 2012, as "National Hunting and Fishing
Day."
WHEREAS, Because of the outstanding contributions that
America's hunters and anglers have made to conservation,
recreation and the economy, they are deserving of special
recognition; and
WHEREAS, Since the turn of the 20th century, hunters and
anglers have been the leaders in nearly all major conservation
programs, and these sportsmen-conservationists are responsible
for the founding of state fish and game departments in all 50
states and for asking that sportsmen-conservationists be
required to buy licenses and that the money collected be used to
support state conservation agencies; and
WHEREAS, These sportsmen-financed programs have led to the
dramatic comeback of many species that appeared to be headed for
extinction at the turn of the 20th century, including the
restoration of the populations of white-tailed deer, elk,
antelope and wild turkey to the healthy and abundant numbers
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they once enjoyed; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 40th anniversary of Congress's
designation of a special day each year to acknowledge the
conservation accomplishments of hunters and anglers who
volunteer countless hours of their time for local conservation
projects and to raise funds for conservation; and
WHEREAS, September 22, 2012, has been designated as National
Hunting and Fishing Day; and
WHEREAS, Hunters and anglers should be commended for their
efforts on behalf of wildlife and for their contributions to
conservation; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize September 22, 2012, as
"National Hunting and Fishing Day."
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