PRINTER'S NO. 1976
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
371
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY BARRAR, BIZZARRO, BURNS, DiGIROLAMO, FREEMAN,
HILL-EVANS, KORTZ, LONGIETTI, MALONEY, MILLARD, MOUL,
NEILSON, PYLE, READSHAW, RYAN, SCHLOSSBERG, WILLIAMS AND
YOUNGBLOOD, JUNE 4, 2019
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JUNE 4, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of August 2019 as "Gastroparesis Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania to improve our understanding and
awareness of this condition and encourage preventive
strategies.
WHEREAS, Gastroparesis is a chronic medical condition in
which the stomach cannot empty properly in the absence of any
observable blockage; and
WHEREAS, Gastroparesis can affect individuals of all ages,
but is four times more likely in women than men; and
WHEREAS, The symptoms of gastroparesis, which include nausea,
vomiting and inability to finish a normal-sized meal, can be
debilitating and sometimes life-threatening; and
WHEREAS, The condition can lead to malnutrition, severe
dehydration and difficulty managing blood glucose levels; and
WHEREAS, While there is no cure for gastroparesis, some
treatments, such as dietary measures, medications, procedures to
maintain nutrition and surgery, can help reduce symptoms; and
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WHEREAS, Unfortunately, gastroparesis is a poorly understood
condition and as a result, patients often suffer from delayed
diagnosis, treatment and management of this disorder; and
WHEREAS, Further research and education are needed to improve
quality of life for this patient population; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of August 2019 as "Gastroparesis Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania to improve our understanding and awareness of this
condition and encourage preventive strategies; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives, in raising
awareness, hope to build a greater understanding of
gastroparesis and the struggles faced by individuals with the
condition.
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