PRINTER'S NO. 2062
No. 245 Session of 2002
INTRODUCED BY MURPHY, TOMLINSON, D. WHITE, CORMAN, LOGAN,
WAGNER, DENT AND ERICKSON, JUNE 10, 2002
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 10, 2002
A RESOLUTION
1 Recognizing the week of June 10 through 16, 2002, as "Men's
2 Health Week" in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, "Men's Health Week" is observed each year during the
4 week preceding Father's Day to increase awareness of preventable
5 health risks, ensure early detection and treatment of disease
6 and encourage health-promoting behaviors; and
7 WHEREAS, Physical activity, proper nutrition and early
8 disease detection are essential to men's health; and
9 WHEREAS, Men comprise more than 75% of all heart transplant
10 patients and are at risk for prostate cancer, heart disease and
11 stroke; and
12 WHEREAS, Under National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
13 guidelines, 67% of Pennsylvania's male population is overweight;
14 and
15 WHEREAS, Men's Health Magazine has adopted Large,
16 Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area of Jefferson Hills to
17 help male residents lose weight and get fit; and
1 WHEREAS, On June 10, 2002, Men's Health Magazine is launching
2 a six-month diet and exercise program in Large, Pennsylvania;
3 and
4 WHEREAS, Program participants can inspire other citizens to
5 confront pervasive obesity, the second leading cause of
6 preventable death in the United States, and reduce other risk
7 factors while promoting health and fitness in their communities;
8 therefore be it
9 RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of June 10
10 through 16, 2002, as "Men's Health Week" in Pennsylvania and
11 encourage all Pennsylvanians to gain a greater awareness of the
12 importance of preventative health behavior in the early
13 detection and treatment of men's health problems and encourage
14 health-promoting behaviors.
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