PRINTER'S NO. 2626
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
540
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY BOBACK, KORTZ, BIZZARRO, SONNEY, PICKETT,
LONGIETTI, RYAN, FREEMAN, SCHMITT, PASHINSKI, DiGIROLAMO,
YOUNGBLOOD, BURNS, HELM, SANCHEZ, MILLARD, HILL-EVANS,
MACKENZIE, SAYLOR, OWLETT, CALTAGIRONE, SCHWEYER, KIM,
READSHAW, HOWARD, ROEBUCK AND JOHNSON-HARRELL,
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing October 7, 2019, as "Blue Shirt Day® World Day of
Bullying Prevention'" in Pennsylvania in support of those
working hard to raise awareness of bullying and preventing
its occurrence.
WHEREAS, Bullying is physical, verbal, sexual or emotional
harm or intimidation intentionally directed at an individual or
group of individuals; and
WHEREAS, Bullying occurs in neighborhoods, playgrounds,
schools and through technology such as the Internet and cell
phones; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of Pennsylvania children and adolescents
are affected by bullying annually; and
WHEREAS, Targets of bullying are more likely to acquire
physical, emotional and learning problems; and
WHEREAS, Students who are repeatedly bullied often fear
activities, including riding the bus, going to school and
attending community activities; and
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