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PRINTER'S NO. 492
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
56
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY FOLMER, BARTOLOTTA, DINNIMAN, FONTANA, MARTIN,
SCHWANK, PHILLIPS-HILL, BROWNE, K. WARD, BREWSTER, STREET,
COSTA, HUGHES, BAKER, KILLION AND AUMENT, MARCH 25, 2019
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MARCH 25, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of March 2019 as "Save Your Vision Month"
in Pennsylvania and urging all residents to observe this
month of awareness by paying special attention to personal
eye and vision care needs and the eye and vision care needs
of others.
WHEREAS, Sight is a precious and valuable gift that enables
individuals to experience the wonder of the world around them;
and
WHEREAS, Professional eye care can safeguard and maintain the
visual welfare of the residents of this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 142 million Americans over 40 years of
age experience vision problems; and
WHEREAS, Between 8.2 million and 15.9 million individuals
have a correctable refractive error; and
WHEREAS, Research shows that adults with healthy vision are
more productive at work and more socially engaged; and
WHEREAS, The American Optometric Association (AOA) and
Optometry Cares - The AOA Foundation are calling upon the
leaders of this Commonwealth to help all residents become more
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aware of the importance of obtaining regular eye examinations
and maintaining good eye health; and
WHEREAS, The Senate joins doctors of optometry, other health
care professionals, business and civic leaders, educators and
the media to unite in an effort to broaden the understanding of
eye health and safety in this Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of March 2019
as "Save Your Vision Month" in Pennsylvania and urge all
residents to observe this month of awareness by paying special
attention to personal eye and vision care needs and the eye and
vision care needs of others.
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