HR 598

                                                 PRINTER'S NO.   3837
              THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
      HOUSE RESOLUTION
         No. 598
                                         Session of
                                           2026
INTRODUCED BY HILL-EVANS, GUZMAN, WAXMAN, MAYES, VENKAT,
   SANCHEZ, HOWARD, STEELE, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, GALLAGHER,
   PASHINSKI, MALAGARI, D. WILLIAMS, NEILSON, HOHENSTEIN,
   ISAACSON, MENTZER, CIRESI AND CURRY, AUGUST 24, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC
   DEVELOPMENT, AUGUST 25, 2026
                          A RESOLUTION
1 Recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Arts and Culture
2    Month" in Pennsylvania.
3    WHEREAS, Art and culture embody much of the accumulated
4 wisdom, intellect and imagination of humankind; and
5    WHEREAS, Art and culture enhance and enrich the lives of
6 every Pennsylvanian and make the United States a more prosperous
7 nation; and
8    WHEREAS, Cities and states, through their local and state
9 agencies representing thousands of cultural organizations, have
10 recognized and celebrated the value and importance of art and
11 culture in the lives of Americans; and
12    WHEREAS, The arts can evoke emotions and foster connections
13 with others, providing comfort, inspiration and a sense of
14 belonging across cultures and communities; and
15    WHEREAS, Diverse art forms broaden perspectives and cultivate
16 empathy by helping us understand different viewpoints and
1 experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of the
2 complexities of our changing world; and
3      WHEREAS, The arts and culture industry strengthens our
4 economy by generating $1.2 trillion in total economic activity
5 annually, representing 4.2% of the nation's Gross Domestic
6 Product and by supporting the full-time equivalent of 5.4
7 million jobs; and
8      WHEREAS, Art and culture have been celebrated throughout the
9 month of October in the United States for decades; therefore be
10 it
11      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
12 month of October 2026 as "Arts and Culture Month" in
13 Pennsylvania; and be it further
14      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives reaffirm its
15 support for art and culture and observe this month with
16 appropriate programs, ceremonies and celebrations; and be it
17 further
18      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives call upon the
19 residents of this Commonwealth to celebrate and honor the
20 artists and scholars who lift us up, speak to our souls and
21 shape our communities across this Commonwealth and the nation.
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