THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY KRIEGER AND CONKLIN, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011  

A RESOLUTION

Designating October 6, 2011, as "Demi Brae Cuccia Day" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Families are the foundation of a safe and healthy

community; and

WHEREAS, Domestic violence crosses all racial, social,

religious, ethnic, geographic and economic boundaries in our

Commonwealth and our nation, where 1 in 3 citizens has witnessed

a domestic violence incident; and

WHEREAS, Teen dating violence patterns are similar to adult

domestic violence, with widespread effects on individuals,

families, schools, businesses and health care systems; and

WHEREAS, At least 40% of teenagers between 11 and 12 years of

age report that their friends have been victims of verbal abuse

in relationships; and

WHEREAS, Among teenagers in dating relationships, 30% have

been text-messaged up to 30 times an hour by a partner finding

out where they are, what they are doing or who they are with;

and

WHEREAS, Teen dating violence includes physical, emotional

and sexual assault and harassment via texting, electronic mail

or instant messaging; and

WHEREAS, It is the goal of the House of Representatives that

our communities be safe and our youths be protected; and

WHEREAS, The Demi Brae Cuccia Awareness Organization focuses

on the prevalence and the dangers of teen dating violence; and

WHEREAS,  Demi Brae Cuccia was fatally stabbed in her

Monroeville home by an ex-boyfriend on August 15, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Born August 14, 1991, Demi Brae Cuccia was the

daughter of Gary and Jodi Cuccia, who are honoring her memory

through the Demi Brae Cuccia Awareness Organization; therefore

be it

RESOLVED, That, in recognition of the impact of teen dating

violence on the health and well-being of our communities, the

House of Representatives designate October 6, 2011, as  "Demi

Brae Cuccia Day" in Pennsylvania.