The Senate Resolution introduced by Mastriano and J. Ward on June 25, 2025, designates September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania. This date is significant as it commemorates the approval by the United States Congress of the first complete English-language Bible printed in America, known as the "Aitken Bible," which occurred on September 12, 1782, during the American Revolutionary War. The resolution highlights the Bible's role in shaping the moral, cultural, and spiritual heritage of the United States and Pennsylvania, emphasizing its historical importance as a symbol of resilience and unity during a challenging period in the nation's history.
The resolution calls for the recognition of this day as an opportunity for residents to reflect on the Bible's enduring impact on their cultural and historical identity. It encourages schools, civic institutions, and community organizations to observe "The Day of the Bible" with educational, historical, and cultural programs that underscore the Bible's significance in Pennsylvania's past and present, reaffirming the principles of liberty, equality, and justice that are foundational to the nation.