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PA HR110
Resolution
Status
4/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Freeman
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AI Summary
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Designates April 2025 as "National Poetry Month" in Pennsylvania, aligning with the national observance established by the Academy of American Poets in 1996
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Recognizes National Poetry Month as the largest literary celebration in the world, highlighting the legacy and achievements of American poets
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Notes that Pennsylvania's "Poetry Out Loud" competition in 2024 included over 3,000 high school students participating across 73 schools statewide
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Acknowledges that numerous Pennsylvania communities celebrate local poets by appointing poet laureates
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Emphasizes poetry's role in education, creative arts, and its influence on music, theater, film, dance, and visual arts
Legislative Description
Recognizing the month of April 2025 as "National Poetry Month" in Pennsylvania.
Last Action
Adopted (199-4)
4/24/2025