WHEREAS, Preventing infectious and vector-borne diseases and
limiting their spread from the environment to animals and
eventually to humans is both environmentally responsible and
economically beneficial; and
WHEREAS, The best health for humans, animals, plants and the
environment can only be achieved through the collaborative
efforts of multiple disciplines and organizations working
locally, regionally, nationally and globally; and
WHEREAS, The American Medical Association, American Nurses
Association, American Public Health Association, American
Veterinary Medical Association, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, United States Department of Agriculture and its
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, World Health
Organization and other partners acknowledge and encourage
increased collaboration of disciplines and organizations to
achieve the best health for humans, animals, plants and the
environment; and
WHEREAS, The goal of "One Health Day" is to build global
attention to human, animal, plant and environmental health
challenges and promote collaborative approaches; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth has established a One Health Task
Force that is diligently working to broaden the collaborative
actions of Commonwealth agencies and our partners concerned with
attaining optimal health for humans, animals, plants and the
environment; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize November 3, 2018, as "One
Health Day" in Pennsylvania and join other states and countries
in celebrating "One Health Day."
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