PRINTER'S NO.  1297

  

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

  

SENATE RESOLUTION

 

No.

134

Session of

2011

  

  

INTRODUCED BY WASHINGTON, BLAKE, BOSCOLA, BREWSTER, COSTA, DINNIMAN, FARNESE, FERLO, FONTANA, HUGHES, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, LEACH, SCHWANK, SOLOBAY, STACK, TARTAGLIONE, WILLIAMS, WOZNIAK AND YUDICHAK, JUNE 7, 2011

  

  

INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 7, 2011  

  

  

  

A RESOLUTION

  

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Designating the month of June 2011 as "Men's Health Month" in

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Pennsylvania.

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WHEREAS, Men's Health Month is set aside to increase

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awareness of preventable health conditions; and

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WHEREAS, Men's Health Month further increases awareness of

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the value of early detection and treatment for male-specific

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diseases; and

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WHEREAS, Health care providers, policymakers, media

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representatives and many individuals in our communities

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recognize the importance of seeking regular medical advice and

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early treatment for disease or injury; and

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WHEREAS, The Senate urges establishment and recognition of

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men's health initiatives in our communities, participation in

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events raising awareness of men's health issues and widespread

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adoption of healthy lifestyles; therefore be it

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RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of June 2011 as

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"Men's Health Month" in Pennsylvania.

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