Bill Text: PA HR170 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating April 1, 2009, as "Arts in Education Day" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2009-04-01 - Adopted [HR170 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HR170-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1123
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 170 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY PICKETT, BAKER, BELFANTI, BEYER, BISHOP, CALTAGIRONE, CREIGHTON, DELOZIER, DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, J. EVANS, FAIRCHILD, FLECK, FRANKEL, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, GRUCELA, HELM, JOHNSON, KAUFFMAN, KILLION, KORTZ, KULA, MAJOR, MANN, McCALL, McGEEHAN, MELIO, MICOZZIE, MILLARD, MILLER, MOUL, MUNDY, MUSTIO, M. O'BRIEN, O'NEILL, PALLONE, PARKER, PAYNE, PEIFER, PYLE, QUINN, RAPP, READSHAW, ROEBUCK, ROSS, SAINATO, SANTONI, SCAVELLO, SIPTROTH, SONNEY, STEVENSON, SWANGER, TRUE, VEREB, WALKO, WATSON, WHITE, HENNESSEY, MARSHALL, LONGIETTI, KOTIK AND PRESTON, MARCH 18, 2009
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, MARCH 18, 2009
A RESOLUTION
Designating April 1, 2009, as "Arts in Education Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Citizens rely on the arts to transcend cultural
barriers, evoke universal emotions and reveal to us the ever-
changing society in which we live; and
WHEREAS, The arts encourage us to develop a deeper
understanding of ourselves and our goals as Pennsylvanians, as
Americans and as citizens in a global environment; and
WHEREAS, The arts enrich the quality of our relationships,
education, work environment, homes and communities; and
WHEREAS, Arts education, whether in visual arts, music,
dance, theater or literature, strengthens the development of
creativity, discipline and cognitive and social skills that are
crucial in the preparation of all Pennsylvania's students for
future growth; and
WHEREAS, Arts educators provide our youth with the cultural
education and intricate fundamentals to make them well-rounded
individuals; and
WHEREAS, Arts education programs in our schools enable young
men and women to discover, cultivate and share unique talents as
gifts to society; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate April
1, 2009, as "Arts in Education Day" in Pennsylvania as a time to
recognize the arts, arts educators and supporters for
preservation and development of the arts in this Commonwealth.
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