HR 348 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A Resolution honoring Jacobus Franciscus "Jim" Thorpe by designating May 28, 2024, as "Jim Thorpe Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates May 28, 2024, as "Jim Thorpe Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the legacy of the multi-sport athlete. The bill recognizes Thorpe's achievements in football, baseball, and basketball, as well as his historic Olympic performances and his role in founding the National Football League. It serves as a commemorative measure that celebrates his life and contributions to sports without altering any laws or policies.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2024

Committee Review

Apr 2024

House Passage

May 2024

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 20, 2024 Last action May 22, 2024

Floor votes · House May 22, 2024

How they voted

178–1

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 180

May 22, 2024

D Democratic89

89 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican91

89 Yea 1 Nay 1

97% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

3

Key actions

2

Committee

2

May 22, 2024

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Apr 29, 2024

Lower · Passed

Reported as committed

lower

Mar 20, 2024

Committee

Referred to Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development

lower

1 primary · 18 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role

Legislator

Party

State

District

Aaron Bernstine