PRINTER'S NO. 1150
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
191
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, K. WARD, GEBHARD, BREWSTER, KEARNEY,
BROOKS, STREET, VOGEL, J. WARD, PHILLIPS-HILL, LANGERHOLC,
HUGHES, LAUGHLIN, FONTANA, SCHWANK, BARTOLOTTA, SANTARSIERO,
COMITTA, KANE, MARTIN, MUTH, SCAVELLO, MENSCH, ROBINSON,
COSTA, PITTMAN, GORDNER AND STEFANO, OCTOBER 18, 2021
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, OCTOBER 18, 2021
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of October 2021 as "National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and October 15, 2021, as
"National Mammography Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" was founded
in 1985 and has since evolved into a collaboration of national
public service organizations, professional medical associations
and government agencies working together to promote breast
cancer awareness, share information on the disease and provide
greater access to services; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception more than 30 years ago, the
"National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" effort has stood at the
forefront of promoting awareness of breast cancer issues; and
WHEREAS, Much remains to be done to educate individuals about
breast health in order to empower them to take charge of their
health through practicing regular breast self-exams to identify
changes, scheduling regular doctor visits and mammograms as
recommended, adhering to prescribed treatment and knowing the
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