PRINTER'S NO. 1705
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
346
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY McILHINNEY, APRIL 13, 2016
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 13, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of April 2016 as "Limb Loss Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, All Commonwealth residents should be aware of the
plight faced by amputees; and
WHEREAS, This plight includes emotional, physical and
financial stress; and
WHEREAS, Each day, more than 500 Americans lose a limb; and
WHEREAS, Limb loss is a lifetime condition, and the general
public is largely unaware of the many challenges faced by the
amputee community; and
WHEREAS, Limb loss can arise from many factors, including
vascular deficiencies, bone malignancies, congenital defects or
as the result of an accident; and
WHEREAS, Prosthetic devices are costly and frequently need to
be replaced every few years; and
WHEREAS, Individuals afflicted with limb loss must overcome
many obstacles; and
WHEREAS, The physical effects of limb loss may be the most
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