Pennsylvania SR 131: A Resolution designating September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1015
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 131
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MASTRIANO AND J. WARD, JUNE 25, 2025
REFERRED TO STATE GOVERNMENT, JUNE 25, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Designating September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Bible has long been a foundational text in
shaping the moral, cultural and spiritual heritage of the United
States and this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, September 12, 1782, marks a historic milestone in
American history when the Congress of the United States, during
the American Revolutionary War, officially approved the
publication of the first complete English-language Bible printed
in America, known as the "Aitken Bible" or "The Bible of the
Revolution"; and
WHEREAS, This monumental event took place in Philadelphia
under the direction of a committee of Congress led by James
Duane, and with the endorsement of the Congressional chaplains,
thereby marking Pennsylvania as a birthplace of both American
liberty and spiritual legacy; and
WHEREAS, The Aitken Bible served not only as a religious text
but also as a symbol of national resilience, unity and the
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importance of self-governance during one of the most trying
times in the nation's history; and
WHEREAS, For centuries, the Bible has offered inspiration,
comfort and moral guidance to countless Pennsylvanians and
Americans, influencing individual lives and informing the values
of justice, compassion, redemption and personal responsibility;
and
WHEREAS, Recognizing September 12 annually as "The Day of the
Bible" provides an opportunity for the residents of this
Commonwealth to reflect on the enduring impact of the Bible on
our shared cultural and historical identity, and to reaffirm the
principles of liberty, equality and justice that form the
bedrock of our nation; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate September 12, 2025, as
"The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate encourage schools, civic
institutions and community organizations to observe this day
with appropriate educational, historical and cultural programs
and activities that highlight the Bible's significance in our
Commonwealth's past and present.
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