A Resolution designating July 16, 2025, as "Water Utility Worker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates July 16, 2025, as "Water Utility Worker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania to honor workers who maintain 24/7 water and wastewater systems. It references Schaefferstown’s 1763 water system as the nation’s first, highlighting these workers’ critical role in providing safe drinking water and responding to emergencies like main breaks. The bill has no funding or regulatory changes - it is a symbolic recognition of their service.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 18, 2025
Last action Aug 11, 2025
Floor votes · House Jun 24, 2025
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 24, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 24, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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