The Office of the Mayor of Kittanning Borough has issued a Proclamation in support of “Bells Across Pennsylvania Day,” an initiative of the Pennsylvania State Mayors’ Association, which will take place on Sunday, May 2, 2021.  The threefold purpose of the initiative is:

• To recognize and honor first responders, healthcare workers and employees of grocery stores, pharmacies and other life-sustaining businesses who have maintained essential services while at risk of infection from COVID-19;
• To show solidarity with elected officials and residents of municipalities accross the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all of whom are fighting COVID-19 on the frontlines together;
• To demonstrate a collective resolve that Pennsylvanians will prevail over COVID-19 and work tirelessly to ensure that their businesses and civic life will thrive once again.

Mayors and other elected officials are encouraged to support this initiative.  Then at 7:00 PM, all Pennsylvanians and churches will be encouraged to ring bells for three (3) minutes – one (1) minute for each of the above purposes and residents and churches are encouraged to turn on their porch lights and light up their places of worship for three (3) hours – one (1) for each of the above purposes.