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This resolution recognizes October 6, 2025, as "German American Day" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significant historical and ongoing contributions of German immigrants and their descendants to the state. The resolution traces the German-American legacy back to 1683, when 13 families from Krefeld, Germany, established Germantown, Pennsylvania, which notably became the first American community to formally protest slavery in 1688. The document emphasizes that between the 1680s and the American Revolution, approximately 100,000 German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania, comprising a third of Philadelphia's population by the 1760s. Currently, over 2.6 million Pennsylvanians report German ancestry, making it the largest ancestry group in the state. The resolution also acknowledges the economic ties between Pennsylvania and Germany, noting that Germany is a crucial trade partner with $2.03 billion in exports and 44,100 workers employed by German-based companies as of 2022. By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives aims to recognize the German-American community's cultural heritage, honor their historical contributions, and celebrate the robust transatlantic relationship between Pennsylvania and Germany.

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