Pennsylvania HR 545: A Resolution recognizing October 9, 2024, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 3474
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 545
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY BOROWICZ, MAY 29, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND
OPERATIONS, JUNE 1, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Designating September 12, 2026, 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
WHEREAS, The Aitken Bible served not only as a religious text
but also as a symbol of national resilience, unity and the
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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, 2026, 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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