Bill Text: PA SR95 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing April 27, 2011, as "Summer Camps Day" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-27 - Introduced and adopted [SR95 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-SR95-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1110
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 95 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY BAKER, ALLOWAY, BREWSTER, COSTA, DINNIMAN, EARLL, ERICKSON, FERLO, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, HUGHES, KASUNIC, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, SOLOBAY, STACK, TARTAGLIONE, WASHINGTON, D. WHITE AND FARNESE, APRIL 27, 2011
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 27, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing April 27, 2011, as "Summer Camps Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Summer camps provide new experiences for youth which
expand their personal growth; and
WHEREAS, Summer camps nurture through nature and teach the
importance of environmental stewardship; and
WHEREAS, Summer camps provide youth with leadership
opportunities through which they can hone and develop their
decision-making skills for long-term success; and
WHEREAS, Summer camps provide an "unplugged" environment
which allows youth the time and opportunity to emote and
converse face-to-face; and
WHEREAS, Summer camps teach critical-thinking and problem-
solving skills to youth that will serve them well in all aspects
of their life; and
WHEREAS, Summer camps play a vital role in building strong
communities and model citizens; and
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WHEREAS, Summer camps foster compassionate behavior by
allowing youth to participate in local service projects; and
WHEREAS, Summer camps contribute to local communities by
creating jobs and by purchasing goods and services from local
businesses; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize April 27, 2011, as
"Summer Camps Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the rich
benefits that summer camps provide, such as the positive
development of youth and the enhancement of local communities.
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