PRINTER'S NO. 1401
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
309
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY FARRY, RAVENSTAHL, MURT, DONATUCCI, V. BROWN,
TAYLOR, KIRKLAND, BAKER, VEREB, WHEELAND, KOTIK, THOMAS,
MUSTIO, D. COSTA, KIM, COHEN, BISHOP, READSHAW, HARKINS,
LONGIETTI, MILLARD, ROZZI, JAMES, BENNINGHOFF, DUSH, SONNEY,
BROWNLEE, CALTAGIRONE, YOUNGBLOOD, BIZZARRO, DAVIS,
DiGIROLAMO, KILLION, O'BRIEN, MARSICO, BARRAR, FEE, WATSON,
MARSHALL, PAYNE, MENTZER, HEFFLEY, ROEBUCK, ROSS,
M. K. KELLER, PICKETT, DeLUCA AND MAJOR, MAY 4, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 4, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of May 2015 as "Melanoma and Skin Cancer
Detection and Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Most people do not realize that the skin is the
largest and most visible organ of the body and performs many
essential tasks, such as regulating body temperature, protecting
internal organs, providing sensation and supporting metabolic
functions; and
WHEREAS, According to current estimates, one in five
Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, More than 2 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer
are diagnosed in the United States each year; and
WHEREAS, Recent estimates show there will be 123,590 new
cases of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, diagnosed
in the United States each year; and
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WHEREAS, Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young
adults between 25 and 29 years of age and the second most common
form of cancer for adolescents and young adults between 15 and
29 years of age; and
WHEREAS, The estimated total direct cost associated with the
treatment of melanoma in 2010 was $2.36 billion; and
WHEREAS, Melanoma and other skin cancers are highly treatable
if detected early; and
WHEREAS, Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for
all skin cancers, including melanoma; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of May 2015 as "Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and
Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
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