Pennsylvania SR 257: A Resolution designating December 1, 2019, as "Penske Truck Leasing Day" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1536
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 257
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY MALONE, PENNYCUICK, HUGHES, FONTANA, SANTARSIERO,
COMITTA, HAYWOOD, COSTA, PISCIOTTANO AND VOGEL,
MARCH 23, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MARCH 23, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Designating April 4, 2026, as "School Librarian Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, School libraries across this Commonwealth exist to
provide young people with free access to a wide range of
educational resources, including books, digital media and
scholarly journals; and
WHEREAS, Schools employ librarians to manage these libraries
and fulfill this mission; and
WHEREAS, School librarians help cultivate a lifelong
appreciation for reading, encouraging students to explore
knowledge; and
WHEREAS, School librarians teach students the media and
informational literacy skills that they need to thrive in the
digital age; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania schools with a full-time certified
librarian saw more students scoring advanced on State reading
assessments; and
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WHEREAS, Accomplishing these feats means choosing public
service over more lucrative careers requiring similar levels of
professional expertise; and
WHEREAS, The number of librarians employed in Pennsylvania
schools has fallen consistently for every academic year on
record; and
WHEREAS, Encouraging young people to join this profession
represents an act of public service to future generations; and
WHEREAS, "National School Librarian Day" is celebrated
annually on April 4 to honor school librarians' dedication to
their profession; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate April 4, 2026, as "School
Librarian Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate acknowledge the irreplaceable role
that school librarians play in the lives of young people across
this Commonwealth.
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