Bill Text: PA HR569 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing the month of January 2010 as "Learn a Snow Sport Month" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 32-19)

Status: (Passed) 2009-12-15 - Adopted [HR569 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HR569-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 3005
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 569 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY MAJOR, WANSACZ, BEYER, BOBACK, CALTAGIRONE, D. COSTA, CREIGHTON, DALLY, DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, ELLIS, EVERETT, FLECK, GEIST, GINGRICH, GRUCELA, HARHART, HELM, HENNESSEY, KORTZ, LONGIETTI, MELIO, MILLARD, MOUL, MURPHY, OBERLANDER, PALLONE, PAYNE, PEIFER, PETRI, PHILLIPS, PICKETT, READSHAW, REICHLEY, ROCK, ROSS, SANTONI, SCAVELLO, STABACK, STERN, SWANGER, YOUNGBLOOD AND SIPTROTH, DECEMBER 14, 2009
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, DECEMBER 14, 2009
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of January 2010 as "Learn a Snow Sport
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 more than 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
this Commonwealth as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Participating in a snow sport provides an
opportunity for exercise and friendship that will last a
lifetime; and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Winter Olympics are being held on the North
American continent and are celebrated by winter sports
enthusiasts throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, along with
21 other states, the SnowSports Industries America, the
Professional Ski Instructors of America, American Association of
Snowboard Instructors, National Ski Areas Association and Cross
Country Ski Areas Association have united to offer an affordable
"Learn a Snow Sport" program that will open the door to the
wonderful world of skiing for many winter enthusiasts throughout
the entire season; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to
uphold Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation and help maintain
strong winter tourism in Pennsylvania are deserving of gratitude
and appreciation; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of January 2010 as "Learn a Snow Sport 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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