PRINTER'S NO. 373
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
73
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY WARD, QUIGLEY, NEILSON, SONNEY, DUSH, CALTAGIRONE,
MURT, LONGIETTI, HELM, SCHLOSSBERG, SACCONE, SAYLOR, WATSON,
MACKENZIE, READSHAW, CAUSER, RYAN, DiGIROLAMO, MILLARD,
PHILLIPS-HILL, BOBACK, BIZZARRO, PICKETT, MARSICO, KINSEY,
RADER, B. MILLER, GILLEN, V. BROWN, IRVIN, GABLER, McGINNIS,
FREEMAN AND KORTZ, FEBRUARY 7, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of March 12 through 18, 2017, as "Pulmonary
Rehabilitation Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The American Association of Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) observes "National Pulmonary
Rehabilitation Week" from March 12 through 18, 2017, with the
theme "Inspiration for Life"; and
WHEREAS, Pulmonary disease is the fifth leading cause of
death in this Commonwealth and the third leading cause of death
in our nation; and
WHEREAS, Pulmonary rehabilitation is a broad program that
helps improve the quality of life and overall well-being of
those who have chronic breathing problems; and
WHEREAS, Observation of AACVPR's "National Pulmonary
Rehabilitation Week" calls special attention to the dedicated
professionals who promote the dissemination of information about
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pulmonary disease, its prevention and rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated pulmonary specialists of Pennsylvania
and the strides made to conquer lung disease are deserving of
great recognition; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of March 12 through 18, 2017, as "Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Week" in Pennsylvania and commend the American Association of
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for its work on this
important public health issue.
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