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PA SR131
Resolution
Status
6/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Doug Mastriano
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AI Summary
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Designates September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania
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Commemorates the anniversary of September 12, 1782, when the U.S. Congress approved publication of the first complete English-language Bible printed in America, known as the "Aitken Bible" or "The Bible of the Revolution"
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Recognizes Philadelphia as the location where the Aitken Bible was produced under a congressional committee led by James Duane
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Encourages schools, civic institutions, and community organizations to observe the day with educational, historical, and cultural programs highlighting the Bible's significance in the Commonwealth
Legislative Description
Designating September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.
Last Action
Adopted (26-24)
6/26/2025