WHEREAS, Homeless assistance service providers, as well as
community service opportunities for students and school service
organizations need public support; and
WHEREAS, There are many organizations committed to sheltering
and providing support services, meals and food supplies to
people experiencing homelessness. However, very few of these
services are specific to the needs of unaccompanied minors; and
WHEREAS, Many shelters will not accept a child under 18 years
of age without the company of a parent or guardian; and
WHEREAS, There is still a dire need for additional resources
to assist students experiencing homelessness to attend school
and be successful, including the basic needs of food, clothing
and educational supplies; and
WHEREAS, To show Statewide solidarity with children
experiencing homelessness and their educators, the House of
Representatives encourages Pennsylvanians to wear red on
November 20, 2020, for "Red Shirt Day"; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of "Pennsylvania Education for Students
Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" is to encourage
schools, communities and individuals to plan for and support
assistance programs for youths experiencing homelessness as they
look to complete their education; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of November 16 through 20, 2020, as "Pennsylvania Education
for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and
November 20, 2020, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all
residents of this Commonwealth to recognize that education is
key to preventing future homelessness and provides stability and
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