PRINTER'S NO. 3936
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1029
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY NELSON, CONKLIN, TOOHIL, READSHAW, PICKETT, COHEN,
SAYLOR, BAKER, HENNESSEY, LONGIETTI, BIZZARRO, KIRKLAND,
D. COSTA, DiGIROLAMO, GIBBONS, KINSEY, MAJOR, BULLOCK,
MARSICO, MAHONEY, MILLARD, O'BRIEN, V. BROWN, PAYNE, ROSS AND
WARD, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating October 6, 2016, as "Domestic Violence Awareness
Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Families are the foundation of a safe and healthy
community; and
WHEREAS, Domestic violence crosses all racial, social,
religious, ethnic, geographic and economic boundaries in this
Commonwealth and our nation; and
WHEREAS, One in three residents in this Commonwealth has
witnessed a domestic violence incident; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence patterns are similar to adult
domestic violence, with widespread effects on individuals,
families, schools, businesses and health care systems; and
WHEREAS, At least 40% of young people between 11 and 12 years
of age report that their friends have been victims of verbal
abuse in relationships; and
WHEREAS, Among teenagers in dating relationships, 30% have
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