A Resolution designating the day before Thanksgiving, the Sunday after Christmas and New Year's Day, at 6 p.m., as a time to ring bells throughout this Commonwealth for five minutes as a sign of thanks, praise and unity.
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Overview
This resolution proposes to officially designate specific evenings – the day before Thanksgiving, the Sunday after Christmas and New Year’s Day – as times for ringing bells across Pennsylvania for five minutes. The purpose is to express gratitude, offer praise, and foster a sense of unity among Pennsylvanians. It aims to leverage the symbolic power of bells to bring people together and provide a moment of shared reflection.
Key provisions
- Designates specific dates (day before Thanksgiving, Sunday after Christmas/New Year's) for bell ringing.
- Specifies the time for the bell ringing – 6 p.m.
- Sets the duration of the bell ringing at five minutes.
- The ringing is intended as a symbol of thanks, praise, and unity.
- The resolution is addressed to the Senate for consideration.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Churches and religious organizations
- Local communities
- Bell ringers
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Stefano
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