PRINTER'S NO. 2740
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
614
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY TOEPEL, HENNESSEY, BAKER, BIZZARRO, BOBACK,
R. BROWN, BURNS, CALTAGIRONE, CORBIN, CORR, SCHLEGEL CULVER,
CUTLER, DAVIS, DEAN, DeLUCA, DiGIROLAMO, DOWLING, DRISCOLL,
DUSH, EVERETT, GILLEN, PHILLIPS-HILL, KAVULICH, KINSEY,
KLUNK, KNOWLES, KORTZ, KULIK, LONGIETTI, MACKENZIE, MARSICO,
MENTZER, MILLARD, MURT, MUSTIO, NEILSON, PASHINSKI, PICKETT,
M. QUINN, RAPP, READSHAW, ROEBUCK, RYAN, SAINATO, SAYLOR,
SCHLOSSBERG, SCHWEYER, SONNEY, STAATS, TOOHIL, WARD, WATSON
AND WHEELAND, NOVEMBER 21, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of November 2017 as "Homecare and Hospice
Month" in Pennsylvania to recognize and show appreciation for
the dedication and contributions of these providers to
enhancing the lives of their patients.
WHEREAS, Homecare and hospice professionals provide an
essential service that many individuals with disabilities or
diseases rely on to live at home with their families, while
remaining a part of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Homecare aides help with activities of daily living
such as remembering to take medications, preparing meals,
transferring from a chair, toilet or bed, bathing, getting
dressed, light housekeeping or transportation to and from
doctor's appointments; and
WHEREAS, Hospice end-of-life care brings together medical
care, pain management and emotional and spiritual support for
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