SR 201 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution designating the day before Thanksgiving, the Sunday after Christmas and New Year's Day, at 6 p.m., as a time to ring bells throughout this Commonwealth for five minutes as a sign of thanks, praise and unity.

This Senate Resolution (SR 201) designates three specific times for symbolic bell ringing: the day before Thanksgiving, the Sunday after Christmas, and New Year's Day at 6 p.m. for five minutes. It calls for voluntary bell ringing across Pennsylvania as a gesture of "thanks, praise and unity" during these times. The resolution has no legal effect or requirements - it is purely ceremonial and does not impose obligations on any individuals, organizations, or government entities. It serves as a symbolic invitation for communities to participate in a shared moment of reflection.
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Introduced Dec 4, 2025 Last action Dec 4, 2025
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