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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unaware of the illicit practice of criminals who disguise
themselves as utility workers to rob homeowners; and
WHEREAS, Utility providers are banding together to raise
public awareness about the dangers of utility worker imposters,
as well as how residents can protect themselves and how to
respond; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission shares
the concerns of utility providers and law enforcement and
supports the need for greater consumer awareness about utility
worker imposters; and
WHEREAS, It is in the interest of public safety for the
Commonwealth to join the collaborative effort of individuals,
utility companies, law enforcement and community organizations
to raise awareness and prevent utility imposter incidents;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of June 8 through 12, 2015, as "Utility Imposter Awareness
Week" in Pennsylvania and support efforts to help inform and
educate all Pennsylvanians about the dangers presented by
utility imposters.
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