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House of Representatives
Session of 2015 - 2016 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: March 14, 2016 03:27 PM
From: Representative Robert F. Matzie
To: All House members
Subject: Resolution Recognizing April 2016, as “Limb Loss Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania
 
In the near future, I plan on introducing a resolution recognizing April 2016, as “Limb Loss Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.

Almost 2 million Americans of all ages, races and genders have had amputations and another 28 million Americans are at risk for amputation. Each day, an average of 500 Americans lose a limb. Limb loss can result from many factors including vascular deficiencies, bone malignancies, congenital defects or as the result of an accident. It is a lifetime condition and the general public is largely unaware of the challenges – physically, emotionally and financially – facing amputees and their families.

Please consider joining me in helping to raise awareness of the plight faced by those who have lost a limb by recognizing April 2016, as “Limb Loss Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.

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