PRINTER'S NO. 1759
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
387
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY BOBACK, V. BROWN, KIRKLAND, BAKER, KINSEY,
DiGIROLAMO, MURT, DONATUCCI, O'BRIEN, GIBBONS, PICKETT,
BIZZARRO, CUTLER, THOMAS, SONNEY, DUSH, HENNESSEY,
YOUNGBLOOD, CALTAGIRONE, McNEILL, MILLARD, WHEELAND,
R. BROWN, COHEN, WATSON, GOODMAN, SCHLOSSBERG, WARD,
READSHAW, ROSS, MACKENZIE, BROWNLEE, MAHONEY, SCHLEGEL
CULVER, D. COSTA, BRADFORD, MARSICO, JOZWIAK, GINGRICH AND
SCHWEYER, JUNE 10, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JUNE 10, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of June 2015 as "Men's Health Month" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, In 1920, women lived approximately one year longer
than men, and today, despite advances in medical technology and
research, the average life expectancy of a man is five years
less than that of a woman; and
WHEREAS, "Men's Health Month" was created to heighten the
awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early
detection and treatment of disease among men and boys; and
WHEREAS, On average, American men are more sickly and die
younger than American women; and
WHEREAS, Men die at higher rates than women from the top 10
causes of death and are the victims of over 92% of workplace
deaths; and
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WHEREAS, Women are twice as likely to visit the doctor for
annual examinations and preventative services than men; and
WHEREAS, Men who are educated about the value of preventative
health are more likely to participate in health screenings; and
WHEREAS, "Men's Health Month" gives health care providers,
public policy makers, the media and residents an opportunity to
encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early
treatment for disease; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of June 2015 as "Men's Health Month" in Pennsylvania.
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