THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY GREENLEAF, OCTOBER 19, 2011

INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 19, 2011  

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing October 21, 2011, as "Biomedical Research Day" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, The biomedical research community in the United

States and especially in this Commonwealth is recognized as the

world leader in discovering knowledge that promotes health and

the treatment of diseases; and

WHEREAS, Biomedical research has helped increase the life

span of people in the United States through the development of

vaccines, antibiotics and anti-infective drugs; and

WHEREAS, Biomedical research has contributed to the

elimination of many epidemic diseases, and in the United States

biomedical research has helped to prevent numerous childhood

killers; and

WHEREAS, Biomedical researchers are working diligently toward

cures for diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, AIDS,

cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, heart and lung diseases, mental

illnesses, multiple sclerosis and countless other diseases that

affect millions of people throughout the United States; and

WHEREAS, Biomedical research has contributed to the health

and well-being of animals through vaccines and has helped the

prospects of endangered species by reducing diseases and

promoting reproduction; and

WHEREAS, Biomedical research offers the best hope for new

breakthroughs in detecting and treating diseases in the future;

therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize October 21, 2011, as

"Biomedical Research Day" in Pennsylvania.