PRINTER'S NO. 2855
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
697
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY SCHWEYER, COHEN, DiGIROLAMO, YOUNGBLOOD,
HENNESSEY, ROZZI, McNEILL, MILLARD, VEREB, PASHINSKI, BAKER,
SANTORA, CALTAGIRONE, CORBIN, PHILLIPS-HILL, WATSON, THOMAS,
MURT, BOBACK, DUSH, SONNEY, LONGIETTI, HARHART, READSHAW,
GROVE, DIAMOND, DONATUCCI, KIRKLAND, SAYLOR, ACOSTA, MILNE,
WHEELAND, PAYNE, SCHREIBER, NEILSON, MAJOR, MAHONEY AND
D. COSTA, FEBRUARY 10, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of April 2016 as "Alcohol Awareness Month"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Responsible consumption of alcohol by adults 21
years of age or older and a zero-tolerance stance for alcohol
use by underage youths is vital to maintaining a healthy and
responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Alcohol use by young people is dangerous due to the
risks associated with acute impairment and the threat to long-
term development and well-being; and
WHEREAS, It is illegal to serve alcohol to a minor or a
visibly intoxicated patron at any retail operation or
establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages; and
WHEREAS, Anyone found guilty of providing alcohol to minors
or to visibly intoxicated patrons faces various penalties,
including an immediate suspension or revocation of the liquor
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