PRINTER'S NO. 3756
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
872
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY SHUSTERMAN, GALLOWAY, WEBSTER, YOUNGBLOOD,
HANBIDGE, ROZZI, DRISCOLL, VITALI, NEILSON, HILL-EVANS,
McCLINTON, SANCHEZ, KENYATTA, DONATUCCI, DELLOSO, HOWARD,
GAINEY, KORTZ, GREEN AND READSHAW, MAY 13, 2020
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS,
MAY 13, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Encouraging food donations and recognizing the importance of
liability protections under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan
Food Donation Act and the Donated Food Limited Liability Act
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHEREAS, Many residents of Pennsylvania are experiencing
financial hardships, as well as burdensome worries, relative to
the potential effects that the COVID-19 pandemic could have on
the health and safety of their friends and family; and
WHEREAS, The possibility of contracting COVID-19 is just one
of the strains currently placed on many residents located across
our Commonwealth and nation; and
WHEREAS, In addition to experiencing stress and worry
relative to the potential health implications related to this
virus, many residents are also facing growing concerns with
regard to their personal finances; and
WHEREAS, For many individuals who are now out of work, the
ability to purchase simple necessities may currently be beyond
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