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House of Representatives
Session of 2017 - 2018 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: February 27, 2018 10:45 AM
From: Representative Robert F. Matzie
To: All House members
Subject: Resolution Recognizing April 2018 as “Limb Loss Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania
 
In the near future, I plan on introducing a resolution recognizing April 2018 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. The leading causes of amputation are vascular disease, trauma and cancer. 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 2018 as “Limb Loss Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.


Former House Resolution 138 of 2017 - Previous Co-Sponsors: FARRY, BARBIN, SNYDER, D. MILLER, D. COSTA, DeLUCA, READSHAW, RAVENSTAHL, O'BRIEN, DONATUCCI, BIZZARRO, HENNESSEY, DiGIROLAMO, SCHLOSSBERG, SCHWEYER, CALTAGIRONE, LONGIETTI, MURT, BAKER, MILLARD, O'NEILL, DRISCOLL, KINSEY, FREEMAN, V. BROWN, THOMAS, WARD, WARREN, RYAN, NEILSON and KORTZ



Introduced as HR743