HR 380 — A Resolution designating November 16, 2025, as "Philadelphia Orchestra Day" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.    2694

                     THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



              HOUSE RESOLUTION
                 No. 380
                                                 Session of
                                                   2025

     INTRODUCED BY WAXMAN, GUENST, GIRAL, VITALI, HOWARD, RIVERA,
        FREEMAN, SANCHEZ, KHAN, COOPER AND HOHENSTEIN,
        DECEMBER 10, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC
        DEVELOPMENT, DECEMBER 10, 2025


                                  A RESOLUTION
 1   Designating November 16, 2025, as "Philadelphia Orchestra Day"
 2      in Pennsylvania.
 3         WHEREAS, Since the Philadelphia Orchestra's founding in 1900,
 4   the Philadelphia Orchestra has been a global symbol of artistic
 5   excellence and innovation; and
 6         WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Orchestra is celebrating its 125th
 7   anniversary in 2025; and
 8         WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Orchestra brings people together
 9   across generations in the Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel
10   Center for the Performing Arts and in communities and venues
11   around the world; and
12         WHEREAS, From the Philadelphia Orchestra's inception, the
13   group has had visionary musicians and leaders who share
14   groundbreaking musical achievements with this Commonwealth; and
15         WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Orchestra has created memorable
16   performances like the soundtrack for Walt Disney's "Fantasia";
17   and
 1      WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Orchestra was the first symphonic
 2   orchestra to make electrical recordings in 1925, perform its own
 3   commercially sponsored radio broadcasts in 1929 and the first to
 4   appear on a television broadcast in 1948; and
 5      WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Philadelphia Orchestra
 6   has cultivated strong relationships with influential composers
 7   who have performed and debuted new works with the orchestra; and
 8      WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Orchestra is known globally for its
 9   unique sounds defined by iconic strings, known as the
10   "Philadelphia Sound"; and
11      WHEREAS, Under the visionary leadership of Music and Artistic
12   Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the orchestra continues to push
13   boundaries and inspire audiences around the world; and
14      WHEREAS, Through innovative programming and education, the
15   Philadelphia Orchestra is creating an expansive and inclusive
16   future for classical music; and
17      WHEREAS, As the United States' 250th anniversary is
18   celebrated, we recognize the orchestra's unique place in
19   American music in the birthplace of American democracy; and
20      WHEREAS, As the Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates 125 years
21   of artistic excellence, cultural diplomacy and community
22   service, we honor its legacy as a preeminent musical
23   institution; therefore be it
24      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate
25   November 16, 2025, as "Philadelphia Orchestra Day" in
26   Pennsylvania.




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