Bill Text: PA HR844 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating August 2010 as "Psoriasis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 40-21)

Status: (Passed) 2010-06-24 - Adopted [HR844 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HR844-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 3889
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 844 Session of2010
INTRODUCED BY HICKERNELL, BAKER, BEAR, BELFANTI, BEYER, BOYD, BRADFORD, CALTAGIRONE, CAUSER, COHEN, CONKLIN, D. COSTA, CREIGHTON, CUTLER, DALEY, DAY, DiGIROLAMO, J. EVANS, EVERETT, FLECK, GEIST, GEORGE, GIBBONS, GILLESPIE, GINGRICH, GODSHALL, GOODMAN, GRUCELA, HELM, HENNESSEY, HESS, KILLION, KNOWLES, KORTZ, KULA, MAHONEY, MAJOR, MICCARELLI, MICOZZIE, MILLARD, MURT, MUSTIO, O'NEILL, PALLONE, PHILLIPS, RAPP, READSHAW, ROCK, ROSS, SANTONI, SEIP, SIPTROTH, SONNEY, STABACK, STERN, SWANGER, TRUE, VEREB, VULAKOVICH AND YOUNGBLOOD, JUNE 10, 2010
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JUNE 10, 2010
A RESOLUTION
Designating August 2010 as "Psoriasis Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Psoriasis is a genetic disease of the immune system,
which requires steadfast treatment and lifelong attention and
affects as many as 7.5 million Americans; and
WHEREAS, Psoriasis causes as much disability as other major
diseases, including cancer, arthritis, hypertension, heart
disease, diabetes and depression; and
WHEREAS, Anywhere from 10% to 30% of people with psoriasis
develop psoriatic arthritis, a form of arthritis that causes
pain, stiffness and swelling in and around the joints; and
WHEREAS, Psoriasis is associated with numerous comorbid
conditions, including Crohn's disease, diabetes, metabolic
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syndrome, obesity, hypertension, heart attack, cardiovascular
disease and liver disease; and
WHEREAS, There are many myths and misconceptions about
psoriasis which directly impact the quality of life of those
with the disease and their families; and
WHEREAS, Psoriasis is commonly and incorrectly considered a
mere annoyance, a superficial problem mistakenly thought to be
contagious or due to poor hygiene; and
WHEREAS, Psoriasis is a chronic, life-altering and often
debilitating condition for which there are limited effective,
safe and affordable treatment options, and no cure; and
WHEREAS, Through education and advocacy there is a hope that
one day, with everyone's help, a cure will be found; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate August
2010 as "Psoriasis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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