PRINTER'S NO. 1250

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

No.

212

Session of

2017

INTRODUCED BY BAKER, DiGIROLAMO, RYAN, MURT, CALTAGIRONE,

LONGIETTI, MILLARD, TOOHIL, BIZZARRO, KINSEY, WARD, READSHAW,

NEILSON, SCHWEYER, SONNEY, DUSH, CONKLIN, RAPP, D. COSTA,

WHEREAS, It is estimated that nearly 7 million Americans

suffer from some form of voice disorder; and

WHEREAS, Voice disorders can impact the everyday lives of

those affected by inhibiting their ability to effectively

express themselves; and

WHEREAS, There are many ways in which people can conserve

their voices and prevent the development of voice disorders,

including staying hydrated, minimizing shouting and other

activities that cause vocal cord strain, warming up vocal cords

before heavy vocal use, using appropriate breath support, using

providers for the amelioration of these disorders; and

WHEREAS, Every year on April 16, otolaryngologists and other

voice-related health professionals worldwide join together to

recognize "World Voice Day," an international celebration of the

human voice established to raise public and professional

awareness about voice disorders; and

WHEREAS, "World Voice Day," sponsored in the United States by

the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery,

encourages men and women, young and old, to assess their vocal

health and take action to improve or maintain good vocal habits;

residents to practice techniques that may help prevent the onset

of a voice disorder and to schedule an appointment with

otolaryngologist if they are suffering from a voice disorder.