Bill > SR131

This resolution designates September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania, commemorating the historic publication of the first complete English-language Bible printed in America (the "Aitken Bible" or "Bible of the Revolution") on September 12, 1782. The resolution highlights the Bible's cultural and spiritual significance, noting its role in shaping American moral values and national identity, particularly during the American Revolutionary War. The document emphasizes the Bible's importance in providing inspiration, comfort, and moral guidance, and recognizes its connection to principles of liberty, equality, and justice. The resolution calls on the Senate to encourage schools, civic institutions, and community organizations to observe the day through educational and cultural programs that explore the Bible's historical and cultural impact in Pennsylvania and the United States.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=131