HR 531 — A Resolution designating the month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.    3421

                     THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



              HOUSE RESOLUTION
                 No. 531
                                                 Session of
                                                   2026

     INTRODUCED BY DELOZIER, RAPP, GALLAGHER, McNEILL, NEILSON, PUGH,
        RIVERA, STEHR AND VENKAT, MAY 15, 2026

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, MAY 20, 2026


                                  A RESOLUTION
 1   Designating the month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness
 2      Month" in Pennsylvania.
 3         WHEREAS, Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an
 4   abnormal side to side curvature of the spine, often appearing as
 5   an "S" or "C" shape rather than a straight line; and
 6         WHEREAS, An estimated 6 million to 9 million people in the
 7   United States are affected by scoliosis, with idiopathic
 8   scoliosis, the most common form, typically developing in
 9   preteens and teenagers; and
10         WHEREAS, Early detection through school screenings and
11   regular physical examinations is critical to preventing severe
12   spinal deformity and reducing the need for invasive surgical
13   procedures; and
14         WHEREAS, Organizations such as the Scoliosis Research Society
15   and the National Scoliosis Foundation work tirelessly to unite
16   patients, families and clinicians in a collaborative effort to
17   advocate for enhanced patient care, awareness and protection;
18   and
 1      WHEREAS, Young advocates in this Commonwealth, like Ella from
 2   the 88th Legislative District, are leading initiatives to
 3   increase public understanding, provide peer support and partner
 4   with medical providers to expand access to resources across this
 5   Commonwealth; therefore be it
 6      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
 7   month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness Month" in
 8   Pennsylvania; and be it further
 9      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all
10   Pennsylvanians to learn more about this condition and support
11   early screening efforts to improve the quality of life for
12   individuals affected by scoliosis.




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