As Taylor Swift celebrated her 34th birthday, the state of Pennsylvania bestowed a unique honor upon its native daughter. In a vote of 103-100, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a resolution recognizing 2023 as the “Taylor Swift era” in her home state.
The resolution was introduced by a group of representatives including Danielle Friel Otten, Jennifer O’Mara, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Robert Freeman, Benjamin V. Sanchez, Arvind Venkat, Jose Giral, and Maureen E. Madden.
According to the Associated Press, the resolution acknowledged that Swift has “transcended the role of pop star” and recognized her accomplishments. It further stated that she “shines as a role model of courage, self-acceptance, and self-determination, persisting in the face of personal and professional obstacles and challenges.”
Representative Maureen Madden, a strong supporter of the resolution, highlighted Swift’s influence on younger generations during discussions on the House floor. She emphasized that Swift’s popularity is not solely because of break-up songs but because the largest demographic of people eligible to vote, the 18- to 24-year-old demographic, listens to her and follows her guidance.
Although Swift left Pennsylvania to pursue her musical dreams in Nashville during her teenage years, she has consistently incorporated references to her home state in her music. Pennsylvania has been mentioned in tracks such as “Gold Rush,” “Seven,” and “Christmas Tree Farm.”
Swift celebrated her birthday in New York City with a star-studded bash attended by Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively, Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, Este Haim, Alana Haim, Zoë Kravitz, Antoni Porowski, Jack Antonoff, and others, as seen in her Instagram posts. Sharing pictures of the celebration, Swift expressed gratitude for the birthday wishes and reflected on the eventful year.
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