Pennsylvania SR 137: A Resolution designating the month of August 2025 as "Emergency Management Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1110
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 137
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MUTH, SCHWANK, TARTAGLIONE, L. WILLIAMS, FONTANA,
COMITTA, STEFANO, BROWN, HUGHES, COSTA, CAPPELLETTI,
PISCIOTTANO, HAYWOOD, HUTCHINSON AND KANE, AUGUST 15, 2025
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, AUGUST 15, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of August 2025 as "Emergency Management
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Emergencies and disasters can occur unexpectedly,
posing significant threats to life, property and the
environment; and
WHEREAS, Local emergency managers, emergency managers across
all sectors, community leaders, the Pennsylvania Emergency
Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
dedicate countless hours to developing preparedness, response,
recovery and mitigation programs to protect the lives and
property of all persons living in this Commonwealth and the
United States; and
WHEREAS, Emergency managers throughout this Commonwealth are
charged with establishing and maintaining the capabilities
necessary to effectively direct, coordinate and support
emergency and disaster response and recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS, The mission areas of prevention, protection,
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mitigation, response and recovery align with the core
capabilities identified in the National Preparedness Goal; and
WHEREAS, Emergency managers serve this Commonwealth by
responding to countless emergencies and disasters each year,
demonstrating commitment, compassion and professionalism in
protecting the public; and
WHEREAS, The efforts of emergency managers have helped
millions of community members across this Commonwealth recover,
rebuild and become more resilient in the face of adversity;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of August 2025
as "Emergency Management Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That all residents of this Commonwealth be
encouraged to express appreciation for the dedicated service of
emergency managers across all sectors who work tirelessly to
prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and
disasters affecting cities, counties, communities and
organizations throughout this Commonwealth and the nation.
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