PRINTER'S NO. 4614
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1091
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY DONATUCCI, NOVEMBER 18, 2020
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2020, as "National
Women's Health Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "National Women's Health Week" is a national effort
by an alliance of government organizations to raise awareness
about manageable steps women can take to improve their health;
and
WHEREAS, "National Women's Health Week" begins on Mother's
Day each year and serves as a reminder for women to make their
health a priority and build positive health habits for life; and
WHEREAS, The Office for Women's Health in the Department of
Health and Human Services leads "National Women's Health Week"
to encourage all women to be as healthy as possible; and
WHEREAS, "National Women's Health Week" promotes activities
such as visiting health care providers for regular checkups,
preventive screenings and receiving recommended vaccines; and
WHEREAS, "National Women's Health Week" additionally promotes
the maintenance of an active lifestyle, healthy eating habits
and recognition of mental health concerns, including sleep
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deprivation, stress management and safe behaviors such as
quitting smoking, not texting while driving, wearing a seat belt
and protection from sexually transmitted infections; and
WHEREAS, Regular physical activity is important to improving
overall health and has many benefits, including lowering the
risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death for women in
the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Health and Human Services' Office
for Women's Health recommends that women take the time to
reflect on their personal health goals in order to become the
healthiest version of themselves; and
WHEREAS, Further, the Office for Women's Health in the
Department of Health and Human Services invites each woman to
share what steps they take for maintaining good health at every
age; and
WHEREAS, To further celebrate "National Women's Health Week,"
women across the country organize events and activities in their
local communities to promote healthy eating and physical
activity habits and help close family and friends with their own
personal health journeys; and
WHEREAS, "National Women's Health Week" is an opportunity to
recognize the extraordinary progress in women's health and
refocus the Commonwealth's commitment to a healthy future for
all women and girls; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of May 10 through 16, 2020, as "National Women's Health
Week" in Pennsylvania.
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