Pennsylvania HR 557: A Resolution designating October 12, 2024, as "1982 Cheyney State College Lady Wolves Women's Basketball Team Day" in Pennsylvania.

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PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 3540 PRINTER'S NO. 3554
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 557
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY LABS, TOMLINSON, MARCELL AND NEILSON, JUNE 8, 2026
AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED,
JUNE 9, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Designating June 10, 2026, as "Just Be You Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Lynzi Allen, 2025 Miss Pennsylvania Teen, is the
author of the book, "Just Be You" and is the founder of the
initiative Just Be You: Self Love, Inclusion, and Diversity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Allen travels throughout this Commonwealth with
an inspiring mission to encourage young Pennsylvanians of all
backgrounds to embrace who they are, respect the uniqueness of
others and foster environments where individuals feel seen,
valued and empowered; therefore be it AND
WHEREAS, ACROSS THIS COMMONWEALTH MANY YOUNG PEOPLE FACE
VARIOUS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES DAILY SUCH AS PRESSURES
TO CONFORM TO SOCIETAL EXPECTATIONS AND CHALLENGES RELATED TO
SELF-ESTEEM, IDENTITY AND BELONGING; AND
WHEREAS, THE PURPOSE OF "JUST BE YOU DAY" IS TO PROMOTE SELF-
CONFIDENCE, CELEBRATE DIVERSITY ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA'S
COMMUNITIES, SUPPORT INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS, EMPOWER YOUNG
PEOPLE TO USE THEIR VOICES AND REINFORCE THE IMPORTANCE OF
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REPRESENTATION; AND
WHEREAS, "JUST BE YOU DAY" CREATES A SENSE OF BELONGING,
SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND ALIGNS WITH STATEWIDE
EFFORTS TOWARD EQUITY AND INCLUSION; AND
WHEREAS, "JUST BE YOU DAY" ACROSS THIS COMMONWEALTH WILL
ACTIVATE A STATEWIDE MOVEMENT; AND
WHEREAS, THE STATEWIDE MOVEMENT WOULD INCLUDE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
AND ASSEMBLIES ON CONFIDENCE BUILDING AND STUDENT-LED
INSTRUCTIONS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH
COLLABORATIONS WITH ESTABLISHED YOUTH LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS
AND SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS THAT INCLUDE A STATEWIDE DIGITAL
INITIATIVE ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS TO SHARE THEIR STORIES USING
A UNIFIED HASHTAG OR MESSAGE; AND
WHEREAS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHTS WILL RECOGNIZE YOUNG
LEADERS ACROSS THIS COMMONWEALTH AS SHINING EXAMPLES OF THE
POSITIVE IMPACT OF CONFIDENCE, KINDNESS AND EMPATHY; THEREFORE
BE IT
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate June
10, 2026, as "Just Be You Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
Pennsylvanians to come together to help create a Commonwealth
where all individuals feel they are enough.
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