THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY MARSICO, BAKER, BROOKS, CALTAGIRONE, DALEY, DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, EVERETT, FLECK, GEIST, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GODSHALL, GOODMAN, GRELL, HAHN, HARHART, HARKINS, HELM, M. KELLER, KILLION, KOTIK, MAHONEY, MAJOR, MILLARD, MIRABITO, MUSTIO, O'NEILL, PALLONE, PHILLIPS, PYLE, READSHAW, REICHLEY, ROCK, ROSS, SAINATO, SANTONI, SAYLOR, SIPTROTH, SONNEY, STABACK, STEVENSON, SWANGER, TRUE, VULAKOVICH, WHITE, BEYER AND COHEN, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010  

A RESOLUTION

Designating the month of September 2010 as "Craniofacial

Acceptance Month" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Approximately 100,000 babies are born each year with

a facial disfiguring condition of the head or face; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with facial differences are often

discriminated against and encounter social isolation; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with craniofacial differences often

suffer from low self-esteem due to their physical appearance;

and

WHEREAS, Most people do not realize individuals with facial

disfigurement often endure as many as 30 to 40 surgeries before

they reach adulthood; and

WHEREAS, Families of a member who has a craniofacial

condition undergo substantial strain due to the emotional and

financial demands resulting from ongoing and expensive medical

treatment; and

WHEREAS, The general public lacks education and information

about individuals with facial differences; and

WHEREAS, The Children's Craniofacial Association is a not-

for-profit organization dedicated to empowering and giving hope

to individuals and families affected by facial differences and

fostering a world where all people are accepted for who they

are, not how they look; and

WHEREAS, The Children's Craniofacial Association has

designated September as "Craniofacial Acceptance Month,"

recognizing that "Beyond the Face is a Heart"; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the

month of September 2010 as "Craniofacial Acceptance Month" in

Pennsylvania.