PRINTER'S NO. 2544
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
299
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY MATZIE, SANCHEZ, GALLAGHER, HILL-EVANS, GREINER,
BRENNAN, GIRAL, MALAGARI, KHAN, NEILSON, BOROWSKI, MERSKI,
HARKINS, MARSHALL AND DALEY, JANUARY 31, 2024
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JANUARY 31, 2024
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of April 2024 as "Limb Loss Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, More than 2 million Americans of all ages, races and
genders have had amputations, and another 28 million Americans
are at risk for amputation; and
WHEREAS, Each day, more than 300 Americans lose a limb; and
WHEREAS, Limb loss is a lifetime condition, and the general
public is largely unaware of the many challenges faced by the
amputee community; and
WHEREAS, Limb loss can result in emotional, physical and
financial stress; and
WHEREAS, The leading causes of amputation are vascular
disease, trauma and cancer; and
WHEREAS, Prosthetic devices can be quite costly and often
need to be replaced every few years; and
WHEREAS, Individuals afflicted with limb loss must overcome
many challenges; and
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WHEREAS, The physical effects of limb loss may be the most
visible, but many times the emotional difficulties surpass the
physical impediments; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of April 2024 as "Limb Loss Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
Pennsylvanians to recognize the importance of this month,
celebrate individuals with limb loss who are living full and
productive lives, express gratitude to caregivers who are a
source of support and motivation and salute combat amputees who
have lost their limbs in service to our country.
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