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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2015 - 2016
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | March 29, 2016 11:55 AM |
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| From: | Representative Robert F. Matzie |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Recognizing May 3, 2016, as “World Asthma Day” in Pennsylvania |
| In the near future, I intend to introduce a resolution recognizing May 3, 2016, as “World Asthma Day” in Pennsylvania. Asthma is defined as a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows airways resulting in recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and chronic coughing. Approximately 25 million people, or one in twelve individuals, in the United States are known to have asthma. An estimated 892,650 adults and 267,668 children in Pennsylvania suffered from asthma in 2008. There is no known cure for asthma, but once it is properly diagnosed and a treatment plan is implemented, patients are able to better manage symptoms and improve their quality of life. In an effort to raise awareness and improve asthma care throughout the world, advocates annually celebrate the first Tuesday of May as “World Asthma Day.” This occasion encourages individuals to focus on daily asthma management and to identify allergens and irritants that can lead to and worsen asthma attacks. By recognizing “World Asthma Day” in Pennsylvania, we are supporting those who suffer from asthma and encouraging others to help them control their symptoms. Please consider cosponsoring this important resolution. |
Introduced as HR834