HR 456 — A Resolution designating July 1, 2026, as "Canada Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the enduring relationship between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Canada.

PRINTER'S NO.    3038

                     THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



              HOUSE RESOLUTION
                 No. 456
                                                 Session of
                                                   2026

     INTRODUCED BY DAVIDSON, VENKAT, HILL-EVANS, VITALI, MATZIE,
        MERSKI, FREEMAN, GUENST, RIVERA AND OLSOMMER, MARCH 20, 2026

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, MARCH 20, 2026


                                  A RESOLUTION
 1   Designating July 1, 2026, as "Canada Day" in Pennsylvania to
 2      celebrate the enduring relationship between the Commonwealth
 3      of Pennsylvania and Canada.
 4         WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Canada share a
 5   longstanding and productive relationship rooted in geographic
 6   proximity, shared democratic values and a commitment to economic
 7   growth and regional stability; and
 8         WHEREAS, Canada is Pennsylvania's largest international
 9   trading partner, supporting tens of thousands of jobs across
10   Pennsylvania through robust cross-border trade in energy,
11   manufacturing, agriculture, technology and natural resources;
12   and
13         WHEREAS, The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region, encompassing
14   Pennsylvania and multiple Canadian provinces, represents one of
15   the largest integrated economic regions in the world, supporting
16   advanced manufacturing, energy production, agriculture,
17   transportation and innovation; and
18         WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's access to the Great Lakes Basin,
 1   particularly through Lake Erie, strengthens its connection to
 2   Canadian markets and reinforces shared stewardship of vital
 3   freshwater resources; and
 4      WHEREAS, Cross-border supply chains between Pennsylvania and
 5   Canada are deeply intertwined, particularly in industries such
 6   as steel, automotive manufacturing, energy, life sciences and
 7   agriculture, enhancing competitiveness and resilience on both
 8   sides of the border; and
 9      WHEREAS, Pennsylvania and Canada maintain strong
10   collaboration in energy development and reliability, including
11   nuclear energy, hydropower, natural gas and emerging clean
12   energy technologies; and
13      WHEREAS, Academic institutions, research organizations and
14   workforce development programs in Pennsylvania and Canada
15   regularly partner to advance innovation, scientific discovery
16   and talent exchange; and
17      WHEREAS, Cultural and people-to-people ties, including
18   tourism, education, sports, arts and shared heritage, continue
19   to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between
20   Pennsylvanians and Canadians; and
21      WHEREAS, The Council of State Governments Eastern Regional
22   Conference and its Canada-United States Relations Committee
23   serve as important forums for fostering dialogue, collaboration
24   and policy alignment between Pennsylvania and Canadian
25   provinces; and
26      WHEREAS, Continued cooperation between Pennsylvania and
27   Canada is essential to addressing shared challenges, including
28   economic competitiveness, infrastructure modernization,
29   environmental sustainability and workforce development;
30   therefore be it

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 1      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the
 2   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania designate July 1, 2026, as "Canada
 3   Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the enduring relationship
 4   between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Canada; and be it
 5   further
 6      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the
 7   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania encourage residents, businesses and
 8   institutions throughout Pennsylvania to observe this day in
 9   recognition of the close ties between Pennsylvania and Canada;
10   and be it further
11      RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
12   the Consulate General of Canada and to appropriate governmental
13   and trade partners to reaffirm Pennsylvania's commitment to
14   continued collaboration and friendship.




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