A Resolution designating July 4, 2026, as "Knoebels Amusement Resort Day" in Pennsylvania, celebrating 100 years of operation in this Commonwealth.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Argall and 10 co-sponsors

Designates July 4, 2026 as Knoebels Amusement Resort Day to commemorate its 100-year history in Pennsylvania.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

Overview

Type: Senate Resolution (SR)

Number: SR 319

Session: 2025-2026

Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Title/Purpose: Designates July 4, 2026, as “Knoebels Amusement Resort Day” in Pennsylvania to celebrate 100 years of operation in the Commonwealth.

Current Status: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations (as of 2026-05-20)

Primary intent: Honor Knoebels Amusement Resort for reaching a centennial milestone and recognize its regional significance in Pennsylvania.

What the bill would do

Proclaims July 4, 2026 as Knoebels Amusement Resort Day within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Serves as a ceremonial designation rather than creating new legal obligations, funding, or regulatory changes.

Acknowledges and commemorates the 100-year history of Knoebels Amusement Resort operating in Pennsylvania.

Key provisions and provisions scope

Ceremonial designation: The resolution would formally recognize Knoebels Amusement Resort on the anniversary date.

Scope of recognition: The designation is intended to highlight the resort’s long-standing presence and contribution to Pennsylvania’s tourism, recreation, and local economy.

No fiscal impact: As a resolution, it typically does not authorize expenditures or impose financial costs on the state. (Note: explicit fiscal language is not included in the provided text, but resolutions generally are non-binding and symbolic.)

Who is affected

Knoebels Amusement Resort: Direct beneficiary of the designation, with public acknowledgment from the state.

Pennsylvania residents and visitors: Indirect beneficiaries through recognition of a local tourism landmark and its centennial milestone.

State government: Administrative action to adopt the ceremonial designation; no new regulatory or financial requirements.

Procedural and timeline notes

Sponsor and co-sponsors: The resolution lists multiple senators as co-sponsors, indicating broad legislative support.

Co-sponsors include: Lynda Culver, Dave Argall, Rosemary Brown, Elder Vogel, Sharif Street, Judy Ward, John Kane, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Tracy Pennycuick, Jay Costa, James Malone.

Committee action: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations on 2026-05-20 (common path for resolutions before floor consideration).

Next steps: If advanced, the resolution would be brought to the Senate floor for a vote; upon approval, it would be presented as formal recognition from the Commonwealth, typically published and acknowledged in ceremonial contexts.

Potential impact and significance

Cultural and historic significance: Highlights a milestone for a longstanding Pennsylvania tourism landmark.

Tourism and community pride: May bolster local interest in Knoebels and contribute to statewide appreciation of Pennsylvania’s amusement and tourism venues.

Fiscal impact: None expected, as resolutions are non-binding and symbolic in nature.

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