Beaver County to support America250PA commission for nation's 250th birthday
BEAVER — Beaver County will officially support the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial, also known as America250PA.
County commissioners officially adopted a proclamation supporting the commission.
The America250PA commission was established by the state Legislature and Gov. Tom Wolf in 2018, to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future.
More: Commission website
This commission is part of the larger, nationwide America250, with each state expected to have its own celebratory commission to plan celebratory events for each state’s accomplishments and achievements. Pennsylvania was the first to set up its own commission.
According to the commission website, america250pa.org, the commission hopes to have the support of leaders and residents of all 67 counties, as events are planned over the next five years.
Patrick Burns, the president and CEO of Metro Philly Management consulting firm, serves as the chairman of the commission, with Wolf, and former governors Tom Corbett, Ed Rendell, Tom Ridge and Mark Schweiker serving as honorary co-chairs.
More: List of commission members
Nicholas Vercilla is a staff reporter for the Beaver County Times. He can be reached at nvercilla@gannett.com.
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