Pennsylvania HR 309: A Concurrent Resolution endorsing the establishment of a monument upon the grounds of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex that is dedicated to the 15th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and requesting that the Department of General Services take action to allow installation of the monument upon the Capitol grounds.

Bill Text

PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 2295 PRINTER'S NO. 2377
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 309
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MATZIE, DEASY, ISAACSON, HARKINS, VITALI, CONKLIN,
MERSKI, WARREN, SAPPEY, HOHENSTEIN, RIVERA, GUZMAN, HILL-
EVANS, BELLMON, WAXMAN, SANCHEZ, PICKETT, COOPER, ZIMMERMAN,
PASHINSKI AND GREEN, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month MONTHS of October 2025 AND OCTOBER 2026 as
"Wine, Wineries and Grapes Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania growers produce many of the finest food
products available worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Today, the growth of Pennsylvania grapes occurs
thanks to the tireless efforts of generations of Pennsylvanians
who played instrumental roles in the founding of this nation's
great wine industry; and
WHEREAS, The nation's first commercial grapevine nursery
operated in Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, With more than 300 wineries in this Commonwealth,
Pennsylvania ranks seventh in the nation for the number of
wineries and fourth for the amount of wine produced; and
WHEREAS, Our wineries, grapes and grape juice provide an
annual 1.5-billion-dollar economic impact to this Commonwealth;
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WHEREAS, Since 2010, Commonwealth wineries boasted more than
100 award-winning entries in several national and international
wine competitions; and
WHEREAS, In light of the many successes, the Pennsylvania
Winery Association is proud to celebrate the industry during
October's "Pennsylvania Wine Month"; and
WHEREAS, This IN October, wine lovers can revel in the year's
bountiful harvest as many of the wineries and trails throughout
this Commonwealth are offering harvest events and celebrations;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month MONTHS of October 2025 AND OCTOBER 2026 as "Wine, Wineries
and Grapes Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
significant and invaluable contributions made by the grape
industry and the wine industry to this Commonwealth's history,
economy and quality of life; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage the
residents of this Commonwealth to celebrate "Wine, Wineries and
Grapes Month" by enjoying the many grape products offered by
Pennsylvania growers and responsibly partaking in favored
Pennsylvania wine products, all while engaging in the
festivities and gaining awareness of the services and products
offered by Pennsylvania wineries throughout all seasons of the
year.
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