PRINTER'S NO. 1567
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
341
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY REGAN, DONATUCCI, MILLARD, MURT, V. BROWN,
HENNESSEY, COHEN, READSHAW, FARINA, PICKETT, ROZZI, HELM,
BROWNLEE, KINSEY, LONGIETTI, THOMAS, BISHOP, DUSH, SONNEY,
GINGRICH, GIBBONS, MAHONEY, BAKER, SAYLOR AND MARSHALL,
MAY 13, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 13, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of June 8 through 12, 2015, as "Utility
Imposter Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Law enforcement professionals report an increase in
crimes of opportunity with more break-ins, muggings and street
violence during the warmer months; and
WHEREAS, Most criminals do not like confrontation and look
for convenient targets, particularly senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Many criminals rob homes by brazenly posing as
utility workers to gain access and distract the homeowners; and
WHEREAS, Imposter incidents are increasing whereby
unsuspecting residents are preyed upon by unscrupulous and
potentially dangerous individuals; and
WHEREAS, Utility companies employ field personnel who
sometimes must access customers' homes to perform their jobs;
and
WHEREAS, Despite outreach efforts, too many customers are
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