PRINTER'S NO. 3382
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
773
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY DALEY, McCLINTON, YOUNGBLOOD, FREEMAN, READSHAW,
MILLARD, DONATUCCI, KORTZ, HILL-EVANS, MEHAFFIE, SCHLEGEL
CULVER, BURNS, SHUSTERMAN, KULIK, BROWN, HANBIDGE, TOEPEL,
SOLOMON, NEILSON, MALAGARI AND GAINEY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, FEBRUARY 28, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of August 1 through 7, 2020, as "World
Breastfeeding Week" in Pennsylvania and supporting
breastfeeding as a way to enhance the well-being of all
individuals worldwide.
WHEREAS, "World Breastfeeding Week" was established and is
annually recognized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding
Action; and
WHEREAS, "World Breastfeeding Week" highlights the critical
importance of breastfeeding children across the globe; and
WHEREAS, Breastfeeding is a vital part of sustainable
development and a key contributor to the survival and health of
infants and mothers; and
WHEREAS, "World Breastfeeding Week" involves annual themes
focusing on health care systems, women and work, the
International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes,
community support, ecology, economy, science, education and
human rights; and
WHEREAS, In 2020, "World Breastfeeding Week" focuses on the
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impact that infant feeding has on the environment and the
importance of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding
for the health of the planet and its people; and
WHEREAS, The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
coordinates the global "World Breastfeeding Week" campaign that
aims to inform, anchor, engage and galvanize action on
breastfeeding and related issues; and
WHEREAS, Breastfeeding provides ideal nutrition for infants
and contributes to their healthy growth and development; and
WHEREAS, Research suggests that breastfed babies have a lower
risk of acquiring the following:
(1) Asthma.
(2) Childhood leukemia.
(3) Childhood obesity.
(4) Ear infections.
(5) Lower respiratory infections.
(6) Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
(7) Diabetes;
and
WHEREAS, Breastfeeding also improves the health and healing
of mothers following childbirth and leads to a lower risk of
acquiring the following:
(1) Type 2 diabetes.
(2) Cardiovascular disease.
(2) Breast cancer.
(3) Ovarian cancer;
and
WHEREAS, The health effects of breastfeeding are well
recognized, and mothers and children in developed nations such
as the United States, as well as those in developing countries,
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experience better health outcomes from breastfeeding; and
WHEREAS, Breast milk is uniquely suited to an infant's
nutritional needs and has unparalleled immunological and anti-
inflammatory properties that protect against a host of illnesses
and diseases for both mothers and children; and
WHEREAS, Active support, encouragement and guidance is
required for establishing and sustaining appropriate
breastfeeding practices; and
WHEREAS, It is important that the Commonwealth support
creating an enabling environment for women to breastfeed
successfully; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of August 1 through 7, 2020, as "World Breastfeeding Week"
in Pennsylvania and support breastfeeding as a way to enhance
the well-being of all individuals worldwide.
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