PRINTER'S NO. 3139
No. 390 Session of 2002
INTRODUCED BY METCALFE, WALKO, ARMSTRONG, DeWEESE, SOLOBAY,
GEORGE, T. STEVENSON, RUBLEY, BEBKO-JONES, M. BAKER, MELIO,
WOJNAROSKI, PIPPY, HERMAN, DONATUCCI, SANTONI, FLEAGLE,
READSHAW, G. WRIGHT, MARKOSEK, B. SMITH, McGEEHAN, JAMES,
CORRIGAN, NAILOR, FAIRCHILD, ROSS, WASHINGTON, CALTAGIRONE,
CAPPELLI, BELARDI, SHANER, LAUGHLIN, DALEY, BASTIAN,
ROBINSON, McILHATTAN, STABACK, HARHAI, FRANKEL, E. Z. TAYLOR,
CREIGHTON, TURZAI, CLYMER, FORCIER, JOSEPHS, LEDERER, FEESE,
WILT, YOUNGBLOOD, SATHER, HESS, SEMMEL, WATSON, S. MILLER,
SAYLOR, ROHRER, MANDERINO, HENNESSEY, TIGUE, TRICH, BROWNE,
CURRY, COLEMAN, MARSICO, L. I. COHEN, SCHRODER, GEIST,
PISTELLA, M. COHEN, BENNINGHOFF AND PICKETT, JANUARY 22, 2002
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JANUARY 22, 2002
A RESOLUTION
1 Recognizing the week of February 3 through 9, 2002, as "Burn
2 Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, According to recent statistics, more than 2 million
4 people are burned each year in our nation, including 60,000
5 hospitalized for burn treatment; and
6 WHEREAS, Children represent more than 35% of all fire and
7 burn injuries and deaths; and
8 WHEREAS, Fire marshals stress the importance of knowing what
9 to do before a fire starts and learning how to be prepared in
10 case a fire starts in the night; and
11 WHEREAS, It is imperative that all homes have working smoke
12 detectors, and families are urged to establish an escape plan in
1 case of fire and to hold home fire drills; and
2 WHEREAS, Educating the public about burn prevention and fire
3 safety is crucial to saving lives; and
4 WHEREAS, Parents, grandparents, babysitters and older
5 siblings should have a basic knowledge of fire and burn risks in
6 kitchens and bathrooms to ensure children are not at risk; and
7 WHEREAS, Approximately 75% of all burn injuries and deaths
8 are preventable; and
9 WHEREAS, The Shrine of North America and Shriners Hospitals
10 join with other burn facilities across the nation in recognizing
11 the seriousness of fire hazards and the urgent need to educate
12 the public about burn prevention and fire safety; therefore be
13 it
14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
15 week of February 3 through 9, 2002, as "Burn Awareness Week" in
16 Pennsylvania as part of a concerted effort to increase public
17 awareness regarding burn prevention, especially among children;
18 and be it further
19 RESOLVED, That the contributions of the Shrine of North
20 America be acknowledged and the Shriners be commended for their
21 continued support and care for young burn victims.
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