PRINTER'S NO. 2446
No. 210 Session of 1995
INTRODUCED BY FAJT, KENNEY, STURLA, LAUGHLIN, ITKIN, DONATUCCI,
NAILOR, GEORGE, BELARDI, THOMAS, SCHULER, CAPPABIANCA,
STABACK, HERMAN, LESCOVITZ, FLICK, PETTIT, MANDERINO, COY,
HESS, COWELL, DRUCE, SERAFINI, SANTONI, GODSHALL, BATTISTO,
CORRIGAN, FEESE, VAN HORNE, HERSHEY, DeLUCA, McGEEHAN, MUNDY,
ROHRER, HABAY, BEBKO-JONES, TIGUE, PISTELLA, PETRONE,
HALUSKA, DENT, MILLER, PESCI, WALKO, GORDNER, SAYLOR,
MICOZZIE, ZUG, READSHAW, LEH, DiGIROLAMO, LYNCH, SHANER,
WOGAN, EGOLF, HARHART, ROONEY, MARKOSEK, ARMSTRONG, RUBLEY,
ROBERTS, BAKER, CURRY, TRAVAGLIO, TRUE, SCHRODER, DEMPSEY,
JOSEPHS, NYCE, FLEAGLE, MARSICO, ROBINSON, CORPORA, RAYMOND,
SATHER, B. SMITH, HENNESSEY, FARGO, GEIST, O'BRIEN,
E. Z. TAYLOR, SURRA, McCALL, MIHALICH, YOUNGBLOOD,
HUTCHINSON, TRELLO, L. I. COHEN AND MELIO, SEPTEMBER 19, 1995
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 19, 1995
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating the month of September 1995 as "Childhood Cancer
2 Month" in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Dramatic progress has been made in the early
4 diagnosis and treatment of cancer and, as a result, young cancer
5 victims and their families no longer need to relinquish their
6 dreams for the future; and
7 WHEREAS, Child deaths from cancer in the United States
8 declined 60% since 1950; and
9 WHEREAS, Despite such encouraging progress, cancer is the
10 leading cause of death in children between the ages of 3 and 14,
11 affecting 76,000 children annually; and
1 WHEREAS, Families facing the specter of childhood cancer need
2 the best possible medical and emotional support that can be
3 provided; and
4 WHEREAS, Young cancer patients need financial help,
5 understanding and compassion and the opportunity to express and
6 pursue the dreams that are the hallmark of their childhood;
7 therefore be it
8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
9 dedication and hard work of scientists, health care
10 professionals and volunteer organizations who are working to
11 overcome childhood cancer and assist its victims; and be it
12 further
13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives express
14 admiration and support for the courageous youngsters and parents
15 who struggle with this disease; and be it further
16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
17 month of September 1995 as "Childhood Cancer Month" in
18 Pennsylvania.
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