PRINTER'S NO. 1630
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
356
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY MASSER, THOMAS, COHEN, KIRKLAND, BISHOP, KNOWLES,
DUSH, SONNEY, KINSEY, ROZZI, BAKER, DiGIROLAMO, MILLARD,
CALTAGIRONE, YOUNGBLOOD, DONATUCCI, LONGIETTI, WHEELAND,
READSHAW, BENNINGHOFF, FARINA, PICKETT, MURT, KILLION, PAYNE,
MAJOR, WARD, GROVE, HEFFLEY AND ROSS, MAY 28, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 28, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of August 2015 as "Stevens-Johnson
Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Stevens-Johnson syndrome
(SJS) Foundation has remained true to its mission and goal of
providing support, education and advocacy through the
compilation and distribution of valuable information about SJS
to the public and medical professionals regarding treatments and
therapies; and
WHEREAS, SJS and toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome, another
form of SJS, are severe allergic reactions to prescription and
over-the-counter medications; and
WHEREAS, Those afflicted with SJS experience severe
inflammation of the mucus membranes and, if left untreated, SJS
can result in blindness, other serious health problems and
death; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
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month of August 2015 as "Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
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