Resolution celebrating Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements on the U.S. Semiquincentennial.

This resolution honors Benjamin Franklin's contributions as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. It highlights his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Paris, and the U.S. Constitution, his inventions like the lightning rod and bifocals, and his founding of civic organizations. The resolution aims to commend Franklin to Pennsylvanians as an example of lifelong achievement and service.

Resolution celebrating Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements on the U.S. Semiquincentennial.

This resolution honors Benjamin Franklin's contributions as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. It highlights his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Paris, and the U.S. Constitution, his inventions like the lightning rod and bifocals, and his founding of civic organizations. The resolution aims to commend Franklin to Pennsylvanians as an example of lifelong achievement and service.