PRINTER'S NO. 3703
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
985
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY BULLOCK, KINSEY, BIZZARRO, DONATUCCI, MILLARD,
HENNESSEY, MACKENZIE, DiGIROLAMO, CALTAGIRONE, NEILSON,
SCHLEGEL CULVER, THOMAS, SOLOMON, BURNS, WARREN, KIRKLAND,
SCHLOSSBERG, YOUNGBLOOD, READSHAW, SAINATO, WARD, BOBACK,
WATSON, MURT, MARSICO, M. QUINN, ROEBUCK, SCHWEYER, BRADFORD,
SIMS AND DALEY, JUNE 18, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JUNE 18, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of June 11 through 17, 2018, as "Men's
Health Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Despite advances in medical technology and research,
women continue to outlive men by an average of five years; and
WHEREAS, Many of the causes of premature death among men are
preventable or treatable if caught in the early stages; and
WHEREAS, A healthy lifestyle that includes screening for
major health problems and regular health care monitoring
beginning in childhood can decrease the risk of disease and
death; and
WHEREAS, "Men's Health Week" is set aside for reflection and
action to improve the health of men in our communities; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of "Men's Health Week" is to heighten
awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early
detection and early treatment of disease among men and boys; and
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