Pennsylvania HR 278: A Resolution designating September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.

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PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 2064 PRINTER'S NO. 2404
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 278
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY BOROWICZ, STAMBAUGH, HAMM, PICKETT, STAATS,
REICHARD, RAPP, MENTZER, ZIMMERMAN, GILLEN AND WATRO,
JUNE 30, 2025
AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND
OPERATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED,
OCTOBER 6, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Designating September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Bible has long been a foundational text in
shaping the moral, cultural and spiritual heritage of the United
States and this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, September 12, 1782, marks a historic milestone in
American history when the Congress of the United States, during
the American Revolutionary War, officially approved the
publication of the first complete English-language Bible printed
in America, known as the "Aitken Bible" or "The Bible of the
Revolution"; and
WHEREAS, This monumental event took place in Philadelphia
under the direction of a committee of Congress led by James
Duane, and with the endorsement of the Congressional chaplains,
thereby marking Pennsylvania as a birthplace of both American
liberty and spiritual legacy; and
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WHEREAS, The Aitken Bible served not only as a religious text
but also as a symbol of national resilience, unity and the
importance of self-governance during one of the most trying
times in the nation's history; and
WHEREAS, For centuries, the Bible has offered inspiration,
comfort and moral guidance to countless Pennsylvanians and
Americans, influencing individual lives and informing the values
of justice, compassion, redemption and personal responsibility;
and
WHEREAS, Recognizing September 12 annually as "The Day of the
Bible" provides an opportunity for the residents of this
Commonwealth to reflect on the enduring impact of the Bible on
our shared cultural and historical identity, and to reaffirm the
principles of liberty, equality and justice that form the
bedrock of our nation; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate
September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage
schools, civic institutions and community organizations to
observe this day with appropriate educational, historical and
cultural programs and activities that highlight the Bible's
significance in our Commonwealth's past and present.
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