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Committee unanimously reports resolution designating November 2025 as Children's Grief Awareness Month
Summary
The committee voted 26-0 to report House Resolution 367, sponsored by Representative Otten, designating November 2025 as Children's Grief Awareness Month; members cited local organizations such as Olivia's House in support.
Committee staff summarized House Resolution 367 (Printer's No. 2555) as designating November 2025 as Children's Grief Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's grief. The Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth, and Family Services was listed as neutral and no opposition was reported.
Chair Klunk and other members spoke in support and referenced local organizations that provide grief support for children, including "Olivia's House," which was named during remarks. The committee voted 26-0 to report the resolution as committed.
The resolution is nonbinding and intended to raise awareness and recognition of children's grief and available community supports; no implementation funding or programmatic changes were discussed during the committee session.
