PRINTER'S NO. 1388
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
303
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY HICKERNELL, BAKER, BENNINGHOFF, V. BROWN,
CALTAGIRONE, COHEN, D. COSTA, SCHLEGEL CULVER, CUTLER,
DeLUCA, DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, DUSH, FARINA, FEE, FREEMAN,
GIBBONS, GILLEN, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, GROVE, A. HARRIS,
HEFFLEY, HENNESSEY, KAVULICH, KILLION, KINSEY, KIRKLAND,
LONGIETTI, MAHONEY, MAJOR, MARSICO, McCARTER, McNEILL,
MILLARD, MURT, PETRI, PICKETT, QUIGLEY, READSHAW, ROSS,
ROZZI, SABATINA, SCHLOSSBERG, SCHWEYER, SONNEY, THOMAS,
VEREB, WARD, WATSON, WHEELAND, YOUNGBLOOD AND ZIMMERMAN,
APRIL 28, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 28, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating May 12, 2015, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by
lasting, debilitating patterns of pain, including tender point,
aching and referred pain; and
WHEREAS, Sleep disturbances and mood disorders are often
associated with fibromyalgia; and
WHEREAS, Effective treatment plans employ a combination of
medications, nondrug therapies such as massage and nutrition and
self-help strategies related to energy conservation, stress
reduction and sleep improvement; and
WHEREAS, These and other interventions require appropriate
diagnosis and continuity of care by medical providers; and
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WHEREAS, Support, advocacy, education and research are
essential for fibromyalgia patients and their supporters; and
WHEREAS, The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
is recognized globally as a leading charitable organization for
the benefit of affected individuals and their supporters; and
WHEREAS, "National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day," observed May
12 each year, enables these individuals to make their collective
voice heard by the medical community and the community at large;
and
WHEREAS, "Your Voice Matters" is the theme of the 2015
"National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" observance; therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate May 12,
2015, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
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