PRINTER'S NO. 1095
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
177
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY DiSANTO, BARTOLOTTA, CAPPELLETTI, COSTA, FONTANA,
HUGHES, HUTCHINSON, KANE, MARTIN, PHILLIPS-HILL, PITTMAN,
SCAVELLO, SCHWANK, STEFANO AND J. WARD, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of September 2021 as "National Sickle Cell
Awareness Month" and proclaiming that "sickle cell disease
matters."
WHEREAS, The Senate of Pennsylvania recognizes that September
2021 is "National Sickle Cell Awareness Month," designated by
the United States Congress to help focus attention on the need
for research and treatment of sickle cell disease; and
WHEREAS, It is recognized that sickle cell disease is one of
the world's foremost genetic diseases; and
WHEREAS, Sickle cell disease has severe physical,
psychological and social consequences for those affected and
their families, and in its homozygote form it is one of the most
lethal genetic diseases; and
WHEREAS, There is a serious need to raise public awareness
about sickle cell disease and to eliminate harmful prejudices
associated with the disease; and
WHEREAS, The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America,
Inc., has designated "Sickle Cell Matters 2021" as this year's
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theme; and
WHEREAS, Members of the South Central Pennsylvania Sickle
Cell Council and other organizations throughout the State work
to increase awareness, build support networks, raise critical
resources and strengthen our community's collective resolve to
advocate for access to sickle cell services and a cure for
sickle cell disease; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of September
2021 as "National Sickle Cell Awareness Month" and proclaim that
"sickle cell disease matters."
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