PRINTER'S NO. 2606

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

No.

529

Session of

2019

INTRODUCED BY BULLOCK, HILL-EVANS, DiGIROLAMO, HENNESSEY, KORTZ,

MURT, FREEMAN, BIZZARRO, KINSEY, McCLINTON, MILLARD, BURNS,

MERSKI, BROOKS, YOUNGBLOOD, CALTAGIRONE, READSHAW AND

officials must consider child safety when planning, conducting

or participating in Halloween observances; and

WHEREAS, Whether walking or driving, families should preplan

a familiar trick-or-treating route; and

WHEREAS, Traffic safety guidelines and situational awareness

are important as trick-or-treaters navigate streets and

intersections going door-to-door; and

WHEREAS, To make Halloween a happy occasion and ensure that

children stay as safe as possible, families should review

hazards and age-appropriate safety skills; and

WHEREAS, Children should trick-or-treat in groups, supervised

by a responsible adult; and

WHEREAS, Flashlights or glow sticks and reflective material

on a child's costume increase visibility; and

WHEREAS, Halloween safety includes avoiding open flames and

other heat sources; and

WHEREAS, To avoid risks of tampering and food allergies,

adults must inspect all candy before children can eat any of it;

and

WHEREAS, Awareness of safety risks and precautions is