HR 322 — A Resolution recognizing the week of October 5 through 11, 2025, as "National Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.    2331

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 322
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY WAXMAN, VENKAT, HILL-EVANS, GIRAL, RABB, BRENNAN,
        SANCHEZ, HOWARD, FREEMAN, MAYES, HADDOCK AND GALLAGHER,
        SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY,
        SEPTEMBER 23, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing the week of October 5 through 11, 2025, as "National
 2      Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, Our nation's founders recognized, in their vision,
 4   that a democracy depends upon the convictions and actions of an
 5   informed public, and that its citizens must have access to the
 6   most complete and accurate information about their community,
 7   their nation and the world; and
 8      WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is the birthplace of our nation's
 9   independence, and the freedom enjoyed by the people of the
10   United States, supported by the right to free speech and a free
11   press, is a treasured principle upon which this Commonwealth and
12   the United States thrive; and
13      WHEREAS, This Commonwealth was a pioneer in the nation's
14   newspaper industry, highlighted by the Pennsylvania Gazette, a
15   fledgling publication reestablished in 1729 by Founding Father
16   and publisher Benjamin Franklin that became the most successful
17   newspaper in the American colonies and shaped the political and
 1   cultural landscape; and
 2        WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's newspapers have evolved through
 3   the centuries to meet the increasing needs and challenges of a
 4   diverse population to reflect the highest standards of
 5   journalism and public service, accuracy and fairness; and
 6        WHEREAS, Since 1940, the Newspaper Association Managers Inc.,
 7   has sponsored and supported "National Newspaper Week," a
 8   weeklong celebration emphasizing the importance of newspapers in
 9   fostering improved community service, participation and
10   responsiveness in the everyday lives of citizens; therefore be
11   it
12        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
13   week of October 5 through 11, 2025, as "National Newspaper Week"
14   in Pennsylvania; and be it further
15        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives acknowledge the
16   vital role played by the newspaper industry as a pillar of our
17   democracy and congratulate the Pennsylvania NewsMedia
18   Association and its membership and affiliates upon the
19   celebration of "National Newspaper Week" and for their role in
20   encouraging an active citizenry and an informed public; and be
21   it further
22        RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
23   the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.




20250HR0322PN2331                   - 2 -