Pennsylvania HB2248 establishes May 20 as "Jimmy Stewart Day" to honor the actor's contributions.

Pennsylvania HB2248 designates May 20 as "Jimmy Stewart Day" to recognize the actor's life and achievements. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Jimmy Stewart attended Mercersburg Academy and Princeton University. He had a successful career in film, winning an Academy Award for "The Philadelphia Story" and being nominated for "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." He also received an Honorary Academy Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The bill does not mandate employers to treat this day as a holiday or provide paid leave.

Pennsylvania HB2248 establishes May 20 as "Jimmy Stewart Day" to honor the actor's contributions.

Pennsylvania HB2248 designates May 20 as "Jimmy Stewart Day" to recognize the actor's life and achievements. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Jimmy Stewart attended Mercersburg Academy and Princeton University. He had a successful career in film, winning an Academy Award for "The Philadelphia Story" and being nominated for "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." He also received an Honorary Academy Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The bill does not mandate employers to treat this day as a holiday or provide paid leave.