HR 228

                                               PRINTER'S NO.    1593
             THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
      HOUSE RESOLUTION
         No. 228
                                         Session of
                                           2025
INTRODUCED BY CUTLER, SCHWEYER, VENKAT, KHAN, FREEMAN, STAATS,
   COOK, GUENST, HANBIDGE, REICHARD, SANCHEZ, D. WILLIAMS,
   NEILSON AND DELLOSO, MAY 5, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY, MAY 5, 2025
                          A RESOLUTION
1 Designating July 31, 2025, as "Intern Day" in Pennsylvania.
2    WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recognizes the
3 positive impact that experiential learning has on preparing
4 students for success in life; and
5    WHEREAS, All students within this Commonwealth should have
6 access to experiential learning opportunities; and
7    WHEREAS, Experiential learning opportunities, including work-
8 based learning are important to the economic vitality of this
9 Commonwealth and its communities; and
10    WHEREAS, Work-based learning serves to connect students'
11 skills and competencies gained from education with those used in
12 the workplace; and
13    WHEREAS, There are more than 80 career and technical centers
14 across this Commonwealth which help provide students with
15 workplace skills, helping them gain placement in internships and
16 the workforce; and
17    WHEREAS, On the last Thursday in July, "National Intern Day"
1 is celebrated across the country by millions of students, higher
2 education institutions, employers and other organizations; and
3    WHEREAS, In recognition of "National Intern Day,"
4 Pennsylvania is committed to elevating awareness, advancing
5 meaningful and diverse work-based learning opportunities and
6 acknowledging the students, educational institutions and
7 employers involved in internships in Pennsylvania; and
8    WHEREAS, The Commonwealth recognizes the importance of
9 internships and strives to be the best place to live, work and
10 raise a family; therefore be it
11    RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate July
12 31, 2025, as "Intern Day" in Pennsylvania.
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