Pennsylvania HR 387: A Resolution recognizing February 27, 2026, as "Dominican Republic Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 2751
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 387
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, BURGOS, GUZMAN, VITALI, BRENNAN,
HOHENSTEIN, McNEILL, SCHLOSSBERG, GIRAL, HANBIDGE, HILL-
EVANS, DONAHUE, NEILSON, SANCHEZ, MADDEN, RIVERA, FRANKEL,
CARROLL, SHUSTERMAN, KAZEEM AND PROBST, JANUARY 9, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, JANUARY 9, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 27, 2026, as "Dominican Republic
Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, On February 27, 2026, the Dominican Republic is
celebrating the anniversary of its independence from Haiti in
1844; and
WHEREAS, Before the Dominican Republic declared its
independence, the shared island of Hispaniola had been under
Haitian rule for more than two decades after centuries of
colonialism, first by the Spanish and then by the French; and
WHEREAS, "Dominican Republic Independence Day" coincides with
Carnaval, which is celebrated the entire month of February with
parades, competitions and spirited events; and
WHEREAS, The Dominican Republic is an important partner to
the United States in hemispheric affairs due to its standing as
the Caribbean's second-largest economy and third-largest country
in terms of population and land mass, its large bilateral trade
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with the United States and its proximity to the United States
and other Caribbean nations; and
WHEREAS, The family unit within Dominican society is
incredibly important and has formed the basis of stability
throughout all of the Dominican Republic's political and
economic upheaval; and
WHEREAS, Whenever possible, the extended family, which
usually encompasses three generations, lives within the same
vicinity; and
WHEREAS, Family loyalty is a deeply ingrained characteristic
of the Dominican people; and
WHEREAS, Dominicans are the third-largest population of
Hispanic origin living in this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, The Dominican-American community contributes to our
nation's economic vitality and culture while maintaining a deep
connection with its Dominican roots; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize
February 27, 2026, as "Dominican Republic Independence Day" in
Pennsylvania.
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