HR 33 — A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2025 as "Limb Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   340

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 33
                                                Session of
                                                  2025

     INTRODUCED BY MATZIE, VENKAT, D. MILLER, DEASY, HARKINS,
        SANCHEZ, MALAGARI, GIRAL, BURGOS, NEILSON, HILL-EVANS,
        HOWARD, SCHLOSSBERG, GREEN, MADDEN, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ AND MAYES,
        JANUARY 28, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JANUARY 28, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing the month of April 2025 as "Limb Loss Awareness
 2      Month" in Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, More than 2 million Americans of all ages, races and
 4   genders have had amputations, and another 28 million Americans
 5   are at risk for amputation; and
 6      WHEREAS, Each day, more than 300 Americans lose a limb; and
 7      WHEREAS, Limb loss is a lifetime condition, and the general
 8   public is largely unaware of the many challenges faced by the
 9   amputee community; and
10      WHEREAS, Limb loss can result in emotional, physical and
11   financial stress; and
12      WHEREAS, The leading causes of amputation are vascular
13   disease, trauma and cancer; and
14      WHEREAS, Prosthetic devices can be quite costly and often
15   need to be replaced every few years; and
16      WHEREAS, Individuals afflicted with limb loss must overcome
17   many challenges; and
 1      WHEREAS, The physical effects of limb loss may be the most
 2   visible, but many times the emotional difficulties surpass the
 3   physical impediments; therefore be it
 4      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
 5   month of April 2025 as "Limb Loss Awareness Month" in
 6   Pennsylvania; and be it further
 7      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
 8   Pennsylvanians to recognize the importance of this month,
 9   celebrate individuals with limb loss who are living full and
10   productive lives, express gratitude to caregivers who are a
11   source of support and motivation and salute combat amputees who
12   have lost their limbs in service to our country.




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