PRINTER'S NO. 2065
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
228
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY OTTEN, GUENST, TAKAC, HOHENSTEIN, SMITH-WADE-EL,
MADDEN, VITALI, SCHLOSSBERG, MAYES AND RABB,
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY,
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of October 1 through 7, 2023, as "Climate
Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Section 27 of Article I of the Constitution of
Pennsylvania declares that "the people have a right to clean
air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic,
historic and esthetic values of the environment"; and
WHEREAS, Climate change is real and human-made, and the
impacts of climate change jeopardize both the environment and
the current and future health and well-being of the residents of
this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, As trustee of the public natural resources of
Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth is constitutionally mandated to
"conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people,"
including generations yet to come; and
WHEREAS, The consequences of inaction on the climate crisis
will be severe and potentially irreversible; and
WHEREAS, Climate policy and legislation that protect our
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environment and our future generations will also create
opportunities for new jobs, safe communities and a strong,
sustainable economy; and
WHEREAS, It is the duty of elected officials to raise
awareness of the importance of environmental justice and to
protect the interests of all Pennsylvanians, especially those
who have historically been forced to bear a disproportionate
share of the adverse health, environmental and economic impacts
of pollution; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Legislative Climate Caucus stands
with national and global leaders who recognize that the time for
climate action is now; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of October 1 through 7, 2023, as "Climate Week" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
urgent need for climate action in Pennsylvania, with the goal of
building a Commonwealth that is stronger, more resilient, more
equitable and more sustainable for present and future
generations.
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