PRINTER'S NO. 2144
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
14
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY MARSHALL, READSHAW, BAKER, BARRAR, BENNINGHOFF,
R. BROWN, V. BROWN, COHEN, D. COSTA, DeLUCA, DiGIROLAMO,
DONATUCCI, DUSH, FARINA, FREEMAN, GABLER, GIBBONS, GILLEN,
HAHN, HARHART, A. HARRIS, KAUFFMAN, KILLION, KIM, KIRKLAND,
KNOWLES, KORTZ, LONGIETTI, MAJOR, MARSICO, MILLARD, MURT,
O'BRIEN, PASHINSKI, PICKETT, ROSS, SAINATO, SCHLOSSBERG,
SCHWEYER, SONNEY, THOMAS, WATSON AND WHEELAND,
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of October 2015 as "Chiropractic Health
and Wellness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Doctors of Chiropractic are primary health care
providers with a conservative approach to health care and public
health and who have particular expertise in the prevention, care
and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions;
and
WHEREAS, The chiropractic profession, since its founding more
than 100 years ago, promotes musculoskeletal health and overall
wellness by encouraging its patients and the public to maintain
a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition, regular exercise and
restful sleep; and
WHEREAS, Doctors of Chiropractic recognize through clinical
experience and research that a sedentary lifestyle is
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potentially dangerous for joint health, wellness and longevity;
and
WHEREAS, Doctors of Chiropractic, through the interactions
with patients and their communities and in collaboration with
other health care providers have the opportunity to teach the
importance of regular body movement and the relevance of
musculoskeletal health; and
WHEREAS, "Chiropractic Health and Wellness Month" 2015 serves
as a reminder to all citizens of this Commonwealth that they
have the opportunity to overcome pain through chiropractic
therapy and to become active with the help of a chiropractic
physician in their community; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of October 2015 as "Chiropractic Health and Wellness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
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