HR 199 — A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and October 17, 2025, as "National Mammography Day" in Pennsylvania.

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                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 199
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY LABS, MARCELL, TOMLINSON, HANBIDGE, McNEILL,
        PICKETT, SCHEUREN, CUTLER, VENKAT, M. MACKENZIE, ZIMMERMAN,
        GUENST, BOROWSKI, RIVERA, NEILSON, REICHARD, MERSKI,
        MALAGARI, D. WILLIAMS, O'MARA, MENTZER, K.HARRIS, CONKLIN,
        CIRESI, WARREN, ROWE AND GILLEN, APRIL 21, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, APRIL 21, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Breast Cancer
 2      Awareness Month" and October 17, 2025, as "National
 3      Mammography Day" in Pennsylvania.
 4      WHEREAS, October has been long recognized across America as
 5   "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in an effort to educate everyone
 6   about cancer and raise public awareness about the importance of
 7   early detection; and
 8      WHEREAS, Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers
 9   worldwide and the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women
10   in the United States after skin cancer; and
11      WHEREAS, Breast cancer is also one of the most common cancer
12   types among adolescent and young women; and
13      WHEREAS, Breast cancer accounts for 30% of all diagnosed
14   cancer cases in American adolescent and young adult women; and
15      WHEREAS, One in eight women in the United States will face a
16   breast cancer diagnosis during her lifetime; and
17      WHEREAS, Approximately 140,000 women in this Commonwealth are
 1   currently living with breast cancer; and
 2      WHEREAS, More than 13,000 women in this Commonwealth receive
 3   a breast cancer diagnosis each year; and
 4      WHEREAS, Breast cancer occurs in every country in the world
 5   and affects both men and women, although men account for less
 6   than 1% of breast cancer cases; and
 7      WHEREAS, In 2025, an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men
 8   will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer; and
 9      WHEREAS, When detected in its earliest, localized stages, the
10   five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer is an
11   impressive 99%; and
12      WHEREAS, There are currently more than 4 million breast
13   cancer survivors across the United States; and
14      WHEREAS, Clinical breast examinations, regular mammograms and
15   breast self-examinations remain critical tools for detecting
16   breast cancer; and
17      WHEREAS, The use of mammography in the United States has been
18   credited with doubling the detection of early stage breast
19   cancer; and
20      WHEREAS, Efforts to promote increased mammogram screening
21   have resulted in the third Friday in October being observed
22   annually as "National Mammography Day;" and
23      WHEREAS, Significant advances in early detection and
24   treatment methods have dramatically improved breast cancer
25   survival rates in recent years; and
26      WHEREAS, Regular mammography screening cuts the risk of dying
27   from breast cancer nearly in half; and
28      WHEREAS, Even with impressive progress, many women do not
29   utilize mammograms or other recommended testing methods at
30   regular intervals before physical symptoms can be seen or felt;

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 1   and
 2         WHEREAS, Breast cancer does not discriminate - men and women
 3   from all walks of life and of all ages and backgrounds are at
 4   risk of developing breast cancer; and
 5         WHEREAS, "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" sheds light on
 6   preventative treatments and measures women can utilize to fight
 7   breast cancer before it occurs or detect breast cancer in its
 8   early stages; and
 9         WHEREAS, Thousands of professionals and volunteers fight
10   against breast cancer and tirelessly work to raise funds,
11   increase public awareness and provide support to those affected
12   by breast cancer; therefore be it
13         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
14   month of October 2025 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and
15   October 17, 2025, as "National Mammography Day" in Pennsylvania;
16   and be it further
17         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage
18   Pennsylvanians to use this month as an opportunity to educate
19   themselves about breast cancer and take proactive steps to
20   reduce their risks and get appropriate screenings; and be it
21   further
22         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives stand together in
23   solidarity with individuals battling breast cancer, offering our
24   unwavering support, compassion and hope.




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