PRINTER'S NO. 4083
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1098
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY GOODMAN, READSHAW, HENNESSEY, BOBACK, HARKINS,
THOMAS, KNOWLES, NEILSON, GREINER, PICKETT, MILLARD, KULIK,
BIZZARRO, DiGIROLAMO, MACKENZIE, BURNS, SCHLOSSBERG,
LONGIETTI, SCHLEGEL CULVER, CAUSER, TOEPEL, RYAN, J. McNEILL,
SAINATO, CALTAGIRONE, HAHN, YOUNGBLOOD, DUSH, SONNEY,
PASHINSKI, DAVIS, B. O'NEILL, R. BROWN, CHARLTON, WARREN,
WATSON, FARRY, HILL-EVANS, MENTZER, DRISCOLL, MARSHALL,
KAVULICH, ROEBUCK AND DALEY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of October 2018 as "Fire Prevention Month"
and recognizing the week of October 7 through 13, 2018, as
"National Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Fires are a serious safety concern both nationally
and locally; and
WHEREAS, People face the greatest risk of fire in their
homes; and
WHEREAS, According to the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), the number of United States home fires has
steadily declined over the past few decades, but the death rate
per 1000 home fires was 10% higher in 2016 than in 1980; and
WHEREAS, It is critical for everyone to look for places where
fires can start, listen for the sound of the smoke alarm and
learn two ways out of each room; and
WHEREAS, The NFPA picked the theme "Look. Listen. Learn. Be
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aware. Fire can happen anywhere." for the 2018 "National Fire
Prevention Week" to educate people about ways to reduce risk of
fire and be prepared; and
WHEREAS, Promotion of the theme provides an ideal opportunity
to educate the public of the danger fires pose in homes
throughout our communities; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's first responders exhibit great
dedication to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home
fire injuries through prevention and protection education and
through their quick response to emergencies; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of October 2018 as "Fire Prevention Month" and recognize
the week of October 7 through 13, 2018, as "National Fire
Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all
residents, landlords, businesses and other property owners to
protect their homes, businesses and property by heeding the
important safety messages of "National Fire Prevention Week"
which can be found on the NFPA's publicly accessible Internet
website; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend all
firefighters, other first responders and those who provide
support for their efforts to prevent, fight and stop fires.
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