PRINTER'S NO. 1206

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

205

Session of

2021

INTRODUCED BY BROOKS, COLLETT, BROWNE, MARTIN, BARTOLOTTA,

J. WARD, LANGERHOLC, MENSCH, SCAVELLO, ARGALL, VOGEL,

PITTMAN, COSTA, YUDICHAK, KANE, YAW AND COMITTA,

especially a close family member, can carry that loss with them

forever, and the loss sometimes causes confusion as to why their

loved one was taken away; and

WHEREAS, Highmark Caring Place is a center for grieving

children, adolescents and their families; and

WHEREAS, There are four Caring Place centers throughout this

Commonwealth which provide a place where, above all, individuals

and families can find comfort, understanding and help in times

of grief; and

WHEREAS, "Children's Grief Awareness Day" was started in this

for grieving children; and

WHEREAS, A simple way to participate is to encourage as many

people as possible to wear blue on that day as a symbol of

support for "Children's Grief Awareness Day"; and

WHEREAS, On November 18, 2021, Caring Team for Grieving

Children schools, along with children and adults from all walks

of life across Pennsylvania, join together with thousands of

others nationally and internationally to show their support for

grieving children by participating in "Children's Grief

Awareness Day"; therefore be it