House Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representatives Borowicz and others, designates September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania. This date commemorates the historic approval by the U.S. Congress in 1782 of the first complete English-language Bible printed in America, known as the Aitken Bible, which was published in Philadelphia 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 significance as a symbol of resilience and unity during a pivotal time in American history.
The resolution encourages residents of Pennsylvania to reflect on the Bible's enduring impact on their cultural and historical identity and to reaffirm the principles of liberty, equality, and justice. It also calls for schools, civic institutions, and community organizations to observe "The Day of the Bible" with educational, historical, and cultural programs that underscore the Bible's importance in the Commonwealth's past and present.