Bill Text: PA HR28 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating the month of February 2009 as "Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-01-27 - Adopted [HR28 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HR28-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 66
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 28 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY MICCARELLI, JANUARY 27, 2009
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JANUARY 27, 2009
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of February 2009 as "Rheumatoid Arthritis
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that
causes chronic inflammation in the lining of the joints and can
affect other body parts such as the eyes, mouth and lungs; and
WHEREAS, Rheumatoid arthritis is the most serious and
disabling form of arthritis; and
WHEREAS, According to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately
1.3 million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis, and 70% of
those afflicted with the disease are women; and
WHEREAS, While the onset of rheumatoid arthritis can occur
between 30 and 50 years of age, the disease also affects
children; and
WHEREAS, Early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis is critical for affected persons to live a productive
life; and
WHEREAS, While there is no known cure, treating rheumatoid
arthritis optimally involves a combination of patient education,
rest, joint-strengthening exercises, medications and self-
management techniques to reduce joint inflammation and pain, as
well as treatment to prevent joint destruction and deformity;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of February 2009 as "Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Month"
in Pennsylvania and urge the residents of this Commonwealth to
be aware of the seriousness of this disease and seek appropriate
treatment to minimize its impact on their lives.
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