Pennsylvania SR 167: A Resolution urging Amtrak to comply with H.R. 4838 and immediately rename the 30th Street Station as the "William H. Gray III 30th Street Station."

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PRINTER'S NO. 1220
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 167
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY STEFANO, CULVER, VOGEL, HUGHES, COMITTA AND KANE,
OCTOBER 7, 2025
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, OCTOBER 7, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of October 5 through 11, 2025, as "National
Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Our nation's founders recognized, in their vision,
that a democracy depends upon the convictions and actions of an
informed public, and that its citizens must have access to the
most complete and accurate information about their community,
their nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is the birthplace of our nation's
independence, and the freedom enjoyed by the people of the
United States, supported by the right to free speech and a free
press, is a treasured principle upon which Pennsylvania and
America thrive; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth served as a pioneer in the
nation's newspaper industry, highlighted by the Pennsylvania
Gazette, a fledgling publication reestablished in 1729 by
Founding Father and publisher Benjamin Franklin, which became
the most successful newspaper in the American colonies and
shaped the political and cultural landscape; and
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WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's newspapers have evolved through
the centuries to meet the increasing needs and challenges of a
diverse population to reflect the highest standards of
journalism and public service, accuracy and fairness; and
WHEREAS, Since 1940, the Newspaper Association Managers,
Inc., has sponsored and supported "National Newspaper Week," a
celebration emphasizing the importance of newspapers in
fostering improved community service, participation and
responsiveness in the everyday lives of citizens; therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of October 5
through 11, 2025, as "National Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate acknowledge the vital role played
by the newspaper industry as a pillar of our democracy and
congratulate the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association and its
membership and affiliates upon the celebration of "National
Newspaper Week" and for its role in encouraging an active
citizenry and an informed public; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
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