HR 329 — A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Arts and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   2359

                   THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 329
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY HILL-EVANS, FREEMAN, GUZMAN, BELLMON, VENKAT,
        PROBST, RIVERA, GUENST, KHAN, JAMES, HADDOCK, GALLAGHER,
        HOWARD, CURRY, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, D. WILLIAMS, HOHENSTEIN,
        NEILSON, FRANKEL, SANCHEZ AND CIRESI, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC
        DEVELOPMENT, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Arts and Culture
 2      Month" in Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, Art and culture embody much of the accumulated
 4   wisdom, intellect and imagination of humankind; and
 5      WHEREAS, Art and culture enhance and enrich the lives of
 6   every Pennsylvanian and make the United States a more prosperous
 7   nation; and
 8      WHEREAS, Cities and states, through their local and state
 9   agencies representing thousands of cultural organizations, have
10   recognized and celebrated the value and importance of art and
11   culture in the lives of Americans; and
12      WHEREAS, The arts can evoke emotions and foster connections
13   with others, providing comfort, inspiration and a sense of
14   belonging across cultures and communities; and
15      WHEREAS, Diverse art forms broaden perspectives and cultivate
16   empathy by helping us understand different viewpoints and
 1   experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of the
 2   complexities of our changing world; and
 3        WHEREAS, The arts and culture industry strengthens our
 4   economy by generating $1.2 trillion in total economic activity
 5   annually, representing 4.2% of the nation's Gross Domestic
 6   Product and by supporting the full-time equivalent of 5.4
 7   million jobs; and
 8        WHEREAS, Art and culture have been celebrated throughout the
 9   month of October in the United States for decades; therefore be
10   it
11        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
12   month of October 2025 as "Arts and Culture Month" in
13   Pennsylvania; and be it further
14        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives reaffirm its
15   support for art and culture and observe this month with
16   appropriate programs, ceremonies and celebrations; and be it
17   further
18        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives call upon the
19   residents of this Commonwealth to celebrate and honor the
20   artists and scholars who lift us up, speak to our souls and
21   shape our communities across this Commonwealth and the nation.




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