A Resolution designating October 14, 2024, as "William Penn Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the 380th birthday of Pennsylvania's Founding Father, William Penn.
This resolution designates October 14, 2024, as "William Penn Day" in Pennsylvania to mark the 380th birthday of William Penn, the state's founding father. The bill honors Penn's role in establishing the colony, his advocacy for religious freedom, and his creation of Philadelphia and the state's early government. While it does not create a public holiday or alter laws, it formally recognizes his legacy and encourages Pennsylvanians to acknowledge his contributions to the Commonwealth.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Oct 2024
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 21, 2024
Last action Oct 21, 2024
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Oct 21, 2024
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Donna Oberlander
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bernstine
RRepublican
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Bud Cook
RRepublican
Co
Dallas Kephart
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Flick
RRepublican
Co
Malcolm Kenyatta
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Stender
RRepublican
Co
Pat Gallagher
DDemocratic
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