1Designating April 2014 as "Limb Loss Awareness Month" in
2Pennsylvania.

3WHEREAS, Almost 2 million Americans of all ages, races and
4genders have had amputations and another 28 million Americans
5are at risk for amputation; and

6WHEREAS, Each day, more than 500 Americans lose a limb; and

7WHEREAS, Limb loss is a lifetime condition and the general
8public is largely unaware of the many challenges faced by the
9amputee community; and

10WHEREAS, Limb loss can result in emotional, physical and
11financial stress; and

12WHEREAS, Limb loss can arise from many factors including
13vascular deficiencies, bone malignancies, congenital defects or
14as the result of an accident; and

15WHEREAS, Prosthetic devices can be quite costly and often

1need to be replaced every few years; and

2WHEREAS, Individuals afflicted with limb loss must overcome
3many hurdles. The physical effects may be the most visible, but
4many times the emotional difficulties surpass the physical
5impediments created by losing a limb; therefore be it

6RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate April
72014 as "Limb Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.