PRINTER'S NO.  2946

  

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

  

HOUSE RESOLUTION

 

No.

551

Session of

2009

  

  

INTRODUCED BY CUTLER, BEYER, DiGIROLAMO, GEIST, HARHART, HELM, HENNESSEY, MAJOR, PAYNE, QUIGLEY AND READSHAW, DECEMBER 4, 2009

  

  

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, DECEMBER 4, 2009  

  

  

  

A RESOLUTION

  

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Recognizing January 4, 2010, as "World Hypnotism Day" in

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Pennsylvania.

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WHEREAS, January 4th is celebrated as "World Hypnotism Day"

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in more than 22 nations; and

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WHEREAS, Hypnosis has been shown to have the capability to

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reduce stress, improve the quality of life and provide many

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other personal and social benefits; and

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WHEREAS, Hypnosis was recognized by the medical profession in

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1958 as complementary to its services and also is emerging as a

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recognized distinct profession with a rigorous code of ethics

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under the guidance of the National Guild of Hypnotists; and

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WHEREAS, There are practitioners of hypnosis in the

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who are further contributing to

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raising public awareness by actively participating in "World

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Hypnotism Day"; and

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WHEREAS, The House of Representatives wishes to recognize

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"World Hypnotism Day"; therefore be it

 


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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize January

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4, 2010, as "World Hypnotism Day" in Pennsylvania.

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