PRINTER'S NO. 310
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
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Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY KILLION, AUMENT, BREWSTER, BROWNE, COSTA,
DINNIMAN, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, MARTIN, McGARRIGLE, RAFFERTY,
SABATINA, SCAVELLO, VULAKOVICH AND WHITE, FEBRUARY 8, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, FEBRUARY 8, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of March 5 through 12, 2017, as "Sleep
Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "National Sleep Awareness Week," taking place March
5 through 12, 2017, is an annual public education and awareness
campaign to promote the importance of sleep; and
WHEREAS, Numerous Americans suffer from sleep loss and do not
get a sufficient amount of sleep; and
WHEREAS, Americans should be aware that sleep is an important
component of their health and safety; and
WHEREAS, The lack of quality sleep leads to fatigue and
diminishes a person's ability to stay alert; and
WHEREAS, Public awareness of the signs and symptoms of sleep
disorders is important in seeking effective treatment; and
WHEREAS, The week of March 5 through 12, 2017, ends with the
start of daylight savings time, where Americans lose one hour of
sleep; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of March 5
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