PRINTER'S NO. 3951
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 731 Session of
2006
INTRODUCED BY HERMAN, HICKERNELL, ADOLPH, ALLEN, BAKER, BALDWIN,
BARRAR, BEBKO-JONES, BENNINGHOFF, BEYER, BIANCUCCI, BOYD,
BUNT, CALTAGIRONE, CAPPELLI, CAUSER, COHEN, CORRIGAN, COSTA,
CRAHALLA, CREIGHTON, CRUZ, DeLUCA, DENLINGER, DeWEESE,
DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, J. EVANS, FABRIZIO, FAIRCHILD, FEESE,
FICHTER, FLEAGLE, FORCIER, FRANKEL, FREEMAN, GEIST, GEORGE,
GILLESPIE, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, GRUCELA, HARHART, HARPER,
HARRIS, HENNESSEY, HERSHEY, HESS, HUTCHINSON, KOTIK, LEDERER,
MAJOR, MARKOSEK, MARSICO, McGILL, McILHATTAN, MILLARD,
S. MILLER, MUNDY, MUSTIO, NAILOR, PALLONE, PARKER, PHILLIPS,
PICKETT, PISTELLA, RAPP, READSHAW, REICHLEY, ROBERTS, ROHRER,
ROSS, RUBLEY, SAINATO, SANTONI, SATHER, SAYLOR, SCAVELLO,
SCHRODER, SEMMEL, SHANER, SIPTROTH, B. SMITH, SOLOBAY,
SONNEY, STABACK, TANGRETTI, E. Z. TAYLOR, J. TAYLOR, THOMAS,
TIGUE, TRUE, WALKO, WATSON, WILT, WOJNAROSKI, YOUNGBLOOD, ZUG
AND JAMES, APRIL 25, 2006
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 25, 2006
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating May 12, 2006, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in
2 Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, An estimated 10 million people in the United States,
4 including 6% to 8% of the population of our country, and
5 millions of people worldwide, have been diagnosed with
6 fibromyalgia, a disease for which there is no known cause or
7 cure; and
8 WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness increasing at
9 epidemic rates, which causes fatigue and debilitating pain in
10 women, men and children of all ages and races; and
1 WHEREAS, Patients with this illness often have to learn to
2 live with widespread pain throughout their bodies, extreme
3 fatigue, sleep disorders, stiffness and weakness, migraine
4 headaches, numbness and tingling, and impairment of memory and
5 concentration; and
6 WHEREAS, It often takes an average of five years to receive a
7 diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and medical professionals frequently
8 are inadequately educated on fibromyalgia diagnosis and
9 treatment; and
10 WHEREAS, It is necessary that we recognize the medical
11 research demonstrating biochemical abnormalities in people with
12 fibromyalgia; and
13 WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia in children and young adults presents
14 unique challenges for this population who suffer not only from
15 the symptoms of this illness but also from the lack of
16 understanding and social acceptance; and
17 WHEREAS, People with fibromyalgia face discrimination from
18 employers, friends, family and the judicial system while dealing
19 with the ongoing stress of living with an unpredictable disease
20 and an uncertain future; and
21 WHEREAS, Employers could support their employees with
22 fibromyalgia by making adaptations to the work environment so
23 that people with fibromyalgia could continue to function at work
24 and not be forced to file for disability; and
25 WHEREAS, The National Fibromyalgia Association and other
26 fibromyalgia support organizations around our country have
27 joined together to promote fibromyalgia awareness and support,
28 including improved education, diagnosis, research and treatment;
29 and
30 WHEREAS, Understanding this illness will help guarantee hope
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1 for a better future for people with fibromyalgia; therefore be
2 it
3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
4 needs of these chronically ill people and designate May 12,
5 2006, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania and urge
6 all of our citizens to support the search for a cure and assist
7 those individuals and families who deal with this devastating
8 disease on a daily basis.
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PRINTER'S NO. 1826
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 287 Session of
2005
INTRODUCED BY HERMAN, HICKERNELL, ADOLPH, ARGALL, BALDWIN,
BARRAR, BEBKO-JONES, BENNINGHOFF, BIANCUCCI, BOYD,
CALTAGIRONE, CAPPELLI, CLYMER, CORRIGAN, CRAHALLA, CREIGHTON,
CRUZ, DENLINGER, DeWEESE, DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, J. EVANS,
FABRIZIO, FAIRCHILD, FEESE, FICHTER, FLEAGLE, FORCIER,
FREEMAN, GABIG, GEIST, GEORGE, GILLESPIE, GINGRICH, GOOD,
GOODMAN, GRUCELA, HARHAI, HARHART, HENNESSEY, HERSHEY, HESS,
HUTCHINSON, JAMES, KOTIK, LEACH, LEDERER, MAJOR, MARKOSEK,
MARSICO, McGILL, McILHATTAN, S. MILLER, MUNDY, MUSTIO,
PALLONE, PAYNE, PHILLIPS, PICKETT, PISTELLA, READSHAW,
REICHLEY, ROBERTS, ROHRER, ROSS, RUBLEY, SAINATO, SANTONI,
SATHER, SCAVELLO, SCHRODER, SHANER, SHAPIRO, B. SMITH,
SOLOBAY, STABACK, TANGRETTI, E. Z. TAYLOR, THOMAS, TIGUE,
TRUE, WALKO, WOJNAROSKI AND YOUNGBLOOD, MAY 3, 2005
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 3, 2005
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating May 12, 2005, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in
2 Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, An estimated 10 million people in the United States,
4 including 6% to 8% of the population of our country, and
5 millions of people worldwide, have been diagnosed with
6 fibromyalgia, a disease for which there is no known cause or
7 cure; and
8 WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness increasing at
9 epidemic rates, which causes fatigue and debilitating pain in
10 women, men and children of all ages and races; and
11 WHEREAS, Patients with this illness often have to learn to
1 live with widespread pain throughout their bodies, extreme
2 fatigue, sleep disorders, stiffness and weakness, migraine
3 headaches, numbness and tingling, and impairment of memory and
4 concentration; and
5 WHEREAS, It often takes an average of five years to receive a
6 diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and medical professionals frequently
7 are inadequately educated on fibromyalgia diagnosis and
8 treatment; and
9 WHEREAS, It is necessary that we recognize the medical
10 research demonstrating biochemical abnormalities in people with
11 fibromyalgia; and
12 WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia in children and young adults presents
13 unique challenges for this population who suffer not only from
14 the symptoms of this illness but also from the lack of
15 understanding and social acceptance; and
16 WHEREAS, People with fibromyalgia face discrimination from
17 employers, friends, family and the judicial system while dealing
18 with the ongoing stress of living with an unpredictable disease
19 and an uncertain future; and
20 WHEREAS, Employers could support their employees with
21 fibromyalgia by making adaptations to the work environment so
22 that people with fibromyalgia could continue to function at work
23 and not be forced to file for disability; and
24 WHEREAS, The National Fibromyalgia Association and other
25 fibromyalgia support organizations around our country have
26 joined together to promote fibromyalgia awareness and support,
27 including improved education, diagnosis, research and treatment;
28 and
29 WHEREAS, Understanding this illness will help guarantee hope
30 for a better future for people with fibromyalgia; therefore be
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1 it
2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
3 needs of these chronically ill people and designate May 12,
4 2005, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania and urge
5 all of our citizens to support the search for a cure and assist
6 those individuals and families who deal with this devastating
7 disease on a daily basis.
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PRINTER'S NO. 1786
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 302 Session of
2006
INTRODUCED BY VANCE, BRIGHTBILL, TARTAGLIONE, WONDERLING,
BOSCOLA, CONTI, CORMAN, EARLL, ERICKSON, FERLO, FUMO,
KASUNIC, LAVALLE, LEMMOND, MADIGAN, MELLOW, O'PAKE, ORIE,
PICCOLA, PILEGGI, PIPPY, PUNT, RAFFERTY, RHOADES, ROBBINS,
WENGER, D. WHITE, M. WHITE, GREENLEAF, C. WILLIAMS, SCARNATI
AND FONTANA, MAY 2, 2006
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MAY 2, 2006
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating the month of May 2006 as "Arthritis Awareness Month"
2 in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Arthritis refers to more than 100 different diseases
4 that cause pain, swelling and limited movement in joints and
5 connective tissue throughout the body, the most prevalent forms
6 of which are osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid
7 arthritis; and
8 WHEREAS, Nearly 70 million Americans, representing one in
9 three adults, have arthritis and nearly two-thirds of those
10 people are women; and
11 WHEREAS, Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health
12 problems and the number one cause of limitation in movement in
13 the United States; and
14 WHEREAS, Arthritis costs the United States economy $124.5
15 billion per year in medical care and lost wages; and
16 WHEREAS, The specific causes of arthritis are not yet known
1 for most forms of the disease, but there are many things that
2 can be done to reduce the impact of arthritis on everyday life;
3 and
4 WHEREAS, The key to reducing the impact of arthritis is early
5 diagnosis and a treatment plan tailored to the needs of each
6 individual; and
7 WHEREAS, Most treatment programs include a combination of
8 medication, exercise, rest, use of heat and cold, joint
9 protection techniques and sometimes surgery; therefore be it
10 RESOLVED, That the Senate designate May 2006 as "Arthritis
11 Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and urge residents of this
12 Commonwealth to be aware of the seriousness of this disease and
13 to seek appropriate treatment to minimize its impact on their
14 lives.
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PRINTER'S NO. 4015
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 748 Session of
2006
INTRODUCED BY MANN, BAKER, BALDWIN, BOYD, CAPPELLI, CAUSER,
CORRIGAN, CRUZ, DONATUCCI, FEESE, GEORGE, GRUCELA, HARHART,
HESS, HICKERNELL, JAMES, LaGROTTA, LEDERER, MAJOR, MANDERINO,
MARKOSEK, MELIO, MILLARD, MUNDY, NAILOR, PALLONE, ROHRER,
ROONEY, ROSS, RUBLEY, SAINATO, SATHER, SCAVELLO, SIPTROTH,
B. SMITH, SOLOBAY, SONNEY, STERN, E. Z. TAYLOR, WALKO,
WRIGHT, YOUNGBLOOD, CIVERA, PAYNE, HARPER AND CALTAGIRONE,
MAY 2, 2006
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 2, 2006
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating the month of May 2006 as "Arthritis Awareness Month"
2 in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Arthritis refers to more than 100 different diseases
4 that cause pain, swelling and limited movement in joints and
5 connective tissue throughout the body, the most prevalent forms
6 of which are osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid
7 arthritis; and
8 WHEREAS, Nearly 70 million Americans, representing one in
9 three adults, have arthritis and nearly two-thirds of those
10 people are women; and
11 WHEREAS, Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health
12 problems and the number one cause of limitation in movement in
13 the United States; and
14 WHEREAS, Arthritis costs the United States economy $86
1 billion per year in medical care and lost wages; and
2 WHEREAS, The specific causes of arthritis are not yet known
3 for most forms of the disease, but there are many things that
4 can be done to reduce the impact of arthritis on everyday life;
5 and
6 WHEREAS, The key to reducing the impact of arthritis is early
7 diagnosis and a treatment plan tailored to the needs of each
8 individual; and
9 WHEREAS, Most treatment programs include a combination of
10 medication, exercise, rest, use of heat and cold, joint
11 protection techniques and sometimes surgery; therefore be it
12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate May
13 2006 as "Arthritis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and urge
14 residents of this Commonwealth to be aware of the seriousness of
15 this disease and to seek appropriate treatment to minimize its
16 impact on their lives.
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PRINTER'S NO. 1498
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 224 Session of
2005
INTRODUCED BY MANN, ADOLPH, BAKER, BALDWIN, BARRAR, BEBKO-JONES,
BELARDI, BIANCUCCI, BOYD, CALTAGIRONE, CAUSER, CORNELL,
CRAHALLA, DeLUCA, DeWEESE, J. EVANS, FAIRCHILD, FLEAGLE,
FREEMAN, GEIST, GILLESPIE, GOOD, HARHAI, HENNESSEY, HERSHEY,
HICKERNELL, W. KELLER, LEDERER, MANDERINO, BENNINGHOFF,
BISHOP, BROWNE, CAPPELLI, COHEN, CORRIGAN, CRUZ, DENLINGER,
DONATUCCI, FABRIZIO, FICHTER, FORCIER, GABIG, GEORGE,
GINGRICH, GRUCELA, HASAY, HERMAN, HESS, JAMES, KOTIK, MAJOR,
MARKOSEK, MARSICO, McILHATTAN, MUSTIO, O'NEILL, PAYNE,
PICKETT, RAPP, REICHLEY, ROSS, SAINATO, SATHER, SHANER,
SOLOBAY, STERN, E. Z. TAYLOR, TIGUE, TURZAI, WILT, McGILL,
S. MILLER, NAILOR, PALLONE, PHILLIPS, PISTELLA, READSHAW,
ROHRER, RUBLEY, SANTONI, SCAVELLO, B. SMITH, STABACK,
TANGRETTI, THOMAS, TRUE, WALKO, YOUNGBLOOD, GOODMAN AND
MUNDY, APRIL 6, 2005
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 6, 2005
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating the month of May 2005 as "Arthritis Awareness Month"
2 in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Arthritis refers to more than 100 different diseases
4 that cause pain, swelling and limited movement in joints and
5 connective tissue throughout the body, the most prevalent forms
6 of which are osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid
7 arthritis; and
8 WHEREAS, Nearly 70 million Americans, representing one in
9 three adults, have arthritis and nearly two-thirds of those
10 people are women; and
11 WHEREAS, Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health
1 problems and the number one cause of limitation in movement in
2 the United States; and
3 WHEREAS, Arthritis costs the United States economy $124.5
4 billion per year in medical care and lost wages; and
5 WHEREAS, The specific causes of arthritis are not yet known
6 for most forms of the disease, but there are many things that
7 can be done to reduce the impact of arthritis on everyday life;
8 and
9 WHEREAS, The key to reducing the impact of arthritis is early
10 diagnosis and a treatment plan tailored to the needs of each
11 individual; and
12 WHEREAS, Most treatment programs include a combination of
13 medication, exercise, rest, use of heat and cold, joint
14 protection techniques and sometimes surgery; therefore be it
15 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate May
16 2005 as "Arthritis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and urge
17 residents of this Commonwealth to be aware of the seriousness of
18 this disease and to seek appropriate treatment to minimize its
19 impact on their lives.
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