PRINTER'S NO. 2210
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
485
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY STEFANO, OCTOBER 25, 2016
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 25, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the efforts of the Pennsylvania Dental Association
and Dental Lifeline Network with Pennsylvania's Donated
Dental Services Program and congratulating the program for
reaching $15 million in donated dental treatment.
WHEREAS, In 1996, Dental Lifeline Network of Pennsylvania and
the Pennsylvania Dental Association established Pennsylvania's
Donated Dental Services Program; and
WHEREAS, Through Pennsylvania's Donated Dental Services
Program, dentists and dental laboratories donate comprehensive
treatment for individuals with disabilities or who are elderly
or medically fragile and who cannot afford dental care; and
WHEREAS, More than 600 dentists and 100 dental labs volunteer
for Pennsylvania's Donated Dental Services Program, treating
more than 4,600 individuals with disabilities or who are elderly
or medically fragile with seriously neglected dental problems
throughout this Commonwealth since the program's inception; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's Donated Dental Services Program
reached a landmark milestone of supplying $15 million in donated
dental services through the generosity and benevolence of
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dentists and laboratories throughout this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Donated Dental Services, a nationwide program, has
provided more than $330 million in donated dental services; and
WHEREAS, The strength and success of this Commonwealth, the
vitality of our communities and the effectiveness of society
depend, in great measure, upon concerned and devoted programs as
exemplified by Pennsylvania's Donated Dental Services Program;
therefore be it
Resolved, That the Senate recognize the efforts of the
Pennsylvania Dental Association and Dental Lifeline Network with
Pennsylvania's Donated Dental Services Program and congratulate
the program for reaching $15 million in donated dental
treatment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to
Dental Lifeline Network of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania
Dental Association.
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