PRINTER'S NO. 1439
No. 185 Session of 2007
INTRODUCED BY DINNIMAN, BOSCOLA, FERLO, FONTANA, LAVALLE, MUSTO
AND O'PAKE, OCTOBER 2, 2007
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 2, 2007
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating the week of October 13 through 21, 2007, as
2 "Binational Health Week" in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Since its inception in seven Mexican states and
4 seven California counties in 2001, "Binational Health Week" has
5 expanded steadily and has included participation from 28 Mexican
6 states, three provinces in Canada, and in 2007, will include 30
7 states in the United States, including Pennsylvania; and
8 WHEREAS, "Binational Health Week" is a bilateral
9 collaborative effort between Mexico and Pennsylvania with the
10 active participation of State and local organizations, the
11 Mexican Consulate, community clinics and community-based
12 organizations; and
13 WHEREAS, As the number of individuals in our communities who
14 divide their time between Pennsylvania and Mexico has increased,
15 there is a clear need for a common health strategy; therefore be
16 it
17 RESOLVED, That the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania designate
1 October 13 through 21, 2007, as "Binational Health Week."
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