SR201

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.

Introduced·12/4/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SR201 designates specific days for bell ringing to promote unity and gratitude.

Pennsylvania SR201 proposes designating the day before Thanksgiving, the Sunday after Christmas, and New Year's Day at 6 p.m. as times to ring bells for five minutes. This initiative aims to foster thanks, praise, and unity among Pennsylvanians. The resolution highlights the historical significance of bells in conveying messages of warning, sorrow, and celebration, and their power to unite people emotionally and physically.

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Current
Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Dec 4, 2025

Senate

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations