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This resolution officially designates September 18, 2025, and September 18, 2026, as "State Grange Day" in Pennsylvania, commemorating the 152nd and 153rd anniversaries of the Pennsylvania State Grange. The resolution provides historical context about the Grange, a fraternal organization founded after the Civil War in 1867 that originally aimed to support rural and agricultural communities. Originating as a farmers' organization, the Grange has evolved into a community service organization with approximately 170 local chapters and nearly 5,700 members in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the organization's significant contributions, including building a girls' dormitory at Penn State University, providing milk to European children after World War II, and launching community service projects. By recognizing the Grange's history and ongoing commitment to community service, unity, and advocacy for rural issues, the resolution celebrates the organization's enduring legacy and its continued importance in Pennsylvania's social and community landscape.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=5