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Pennsylvania Declares October 31-November 4 “No Place for Hate Week”!

  • October 31, 2016

The State of Pennsylvania declared the week of October 31-November 4, 2016 to be “No Place for Hate Week” in the Commonwealth! The General Assembly commended ADL for “outstanding efforts to promote peace, brotherhood and goodwill.”

ADL is very grateful to the Pennsylvania lawmakers who sponsored and voted for the resolutions in the House and Senate.

To commemorate No Place for Hate Week, ADL will be hosting our 10th Annual Youth Leadership Conference: Exploring Diversity, Challenging Hate, on November 3.

See the resolutions below:

 

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION No 1093

SESSION OF 2015

INTRODUCED BY FRANKEL, HENNESSEY, COHEN, YOUNGBLOOD, DEAN, HARKINS, KINSEY, VEREB, DRISCOLL, COOK-ARTIS, CALTAGIRONE, DiGIROLAMO, TOOHIL, V. BROWN, McCARTER, WATSON, McNEILL, SAYLOR, SCHLOSSBERG, KAVULICH, D. COSTA, O’BRIEN, BULLOCK, ROEBUCK, ROSS, WHEATLEY, SCHWEYER, MAHONEY, ROZZI, GOODMAN, READSHAW, MARSICO, PAYNE, DONATUCCI AND NEILSON, OCTOBER 24, 2016

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, OCTOBER 24, 2016

A RESOLUTION

Designating the week of October 31 through November 4, 2016, as “No Place for Hate Week” in Pennsylvania and commending the Anti-Defamation League for its outstanding efforts to promote peace, brotherhood and goodwill.

WHEREAS, The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was formed by concerned citizens more than 100 years ago to fight anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry and discrimination; and

WHEREAS, Today, ADL members continue to engage in antibias programs designed for schools, workplaces, college campuses and communities; and

WHEREAS, Through its 27 regional and satellite offices in the United States, ADL serves as an invaluable resource for government, media, law enforcement, educators and the public at large; and

WHEREAS, A major initiative of the ADL has been the “No Place for Hate” program in schools and communities, which promotes respect of differences; and

WHEREAS, Since its national inception in 1999, the “No Place for Hate” program has reached more than 3.5 million people, and the program is currently active in 1,500 schools and communities nationwide; and

WHEREAS, This year marks the 15-year anniversary for “No Place for Hate” working with Pennsylvania communities, schools and other local organizations; and

WHEREAS, “No Place for Hate” projects in communities and schools in this Commonwealth have taken the form of candlelight vigils, surveys in middle schools and high schools, teacher and student training, panel discussions on bullying, mural projects, rapid response teams, marches, speeches and talent shows where performers have presented original pieces based on the “No Place for Hate” theme; and

WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Chapter of ADL will hold its 10th annual Youth Leadership Conference, which serves as a means for students to gain a better understanding of the value of diversity as well as learning practical ways to challenge bigotry and hate in our schools and communities, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on November 3, 2016; and

WHEREAS, The conference is a collaboration between “No Place for Hate” and “A World of Difference Institute” which has grown from approximately 100 participants in its first year to an estimated 500 participants from at least 45 schools this year; and

WHEREAS, While its work is far from done, the ADL should be proud of its outstanding contributions to the understanding and tolerance that exist today in American society, especially its well-received “No Place for Hate” program; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the week of October 31 through November 4, 2016, as “No Place for Hate Week” in Pennsylvania and commend the Anti-Defamation League for its outstanding efforts to promote peace, brotherhood and goodwill.

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION No. 479

SESSION OF 2015

INTRODUCED BY BROWNE, COSTA, KILLION, BOSCOLA, BARTOLOTTA, RESCHENTHALER, GREENLEAF, YUDICHAK, RAFFERTY, SABATINA, FONTANA, FARNESE, BREWSTER, SCAVELLO AND TEPLITZ, OCTOBER 25, 2016

INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 25, 2016

A RESOLUTION

Designating the week of October 31 through November 4, 2016, as “No Place for Hate Week” in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was founded in October 1913 to fight anti-Semitism and to “secure justice and fair treatment to all”; and

WHEREAS, Now as one of the nation’s premier civil rights and human relations agencies, ADL continues the fight against anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all; and

WHEREAS, As part of the organization’s efforts, the “No Place for Hate” program was established as an outreach initiative designed to empower schools and communities to challenge racism, hatred, anti-Semitism and bigotry; and

WHEREAS, By reducing bias and increasing appreciation for diversity, the “No Place for Hate” program is an innovative and powerful method for building communities of respect; and

WHEREAS, This crucial program is operational in over 200 schools, organizations and communities throughout this Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, The “No Place for Hate” program has proven to be an invaluable resource to communities throughout this Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, “No Place for Hate” projects in communities and schools in this Commonwealth have taken the form of candlelight vigils, surveys in middle schools and high schools, teacher and student training, panel discussions on bullying, mural projects, rapid response teams, marches, speeches and talent shows where performers have presented original pieces based on the “No Place for Hate” theme; and

WHEREAS, “No Place for Hate” is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Pennsylvania and is currently active in 220 schools and organizations throughout eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware; and

WHEREAS, While its work is far from done, ADL should be proud of its well-received “No Place for Hate” program and outstanding contributions to the understanding and tolerance that exist today; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the week of October 31 through November 4, 2016, as “No Place for Hate Week” in Pennsylvania.