HR 411 — A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Blood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   2825

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 411
                                                Session of
                                                  2026

     INTRODUCED BY FLOOD, BENNINGHOFF, BERNSTINE, GALLAGHER,
        HANBIDGE, HEFFLEY, McNEILL, RIVERA, ROWE, STAATS, STENDER AND
        VENKAT, JANUARY 28, 2026

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JANUARY 29, 2026


                                 A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Blood Cancer
 2      Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, More than 180,000 Americans are diagnosed each year
 4   with blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple
 5   myeloma and more than 100 related blood disorders; and
 6      WHEREAS, Blood cancers account for roughly 10% of all new
 7   cancer cases diagnosed in the United States and are a leading
 8   cause of cancer-related deaths; and
 9      WHEREAS, These diseases do not discriminate, impacting
10   children, teenagers, adults and seniors across every community
11   in this Commonwealth; and
12      WHEREAS, Earlier detection, heightened public awareness of
13   symptoms and expanded community education are critical to
14   achieving earlier diagnoses, improving treatment outcomes and
15   ensuring stronger support for patients and caregivers; and
16      WHEREAS, Numerous organizations throughout this Commonwealth
17   provide indispensable services, including patient advocacy,
 1   emotional and financial support and educational resources for
 2   individuals and families confronting blood cancers; and
 3         WHEREAS, Youth leadership and civic engagement serve a
 4   pivotal role in amplifying awareness, fostering community
 5   solidarity and empowering families affected by blood cancers;
 6   and
 7         WHEREAS, This Commonwealth stands in unity with patients,
 8   honors the courage of survivors, remembers those who have lost
 9   their lives and reaffirms its commitment to advancing research,
10   advocacy and innovation that bring hope to families impacted by
11   blood cancers; therefore be it
12         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
13   month of February 2026 as "Blood Cancer Awareness Month" in
14   Pennsylvania; and be it further
15         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives support the goals
16   of "Blood Cancer Awareness Month" and encourage the residents of
17   this Commonwealth to educate themselves about blood cancers,
18   advocate for increased awareness, education and care and offer
19   support to individuals living with blood cancer and their
20   families and caregivers.




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