Senate Resolution 383 Printer's Number 1999

PENNSYLVANIA, October 1 - PRINTER'S NO. 1999

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

383

Session of

2026

INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, K. WARD, KIM, HAYWOOD, KANE, HUGHES,

CAPPELLETTI, COLLETT, BROOKS, PHILLIPS-HILL, LAUGHLIN,

PICOZZI, ROTHMAN, J. WARD, BAKER, BARTOLOTTA, CULVER, MARTIN,

ROBINSON, COMITTA, FONTANA, VOGEL, COSTA AND SCHWANK,

OCTOBER 1, 2026

REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, OCTOBER 1, 2026

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the month of October 2026 as "National Breast Cancer

Awareness Month" and October 16, 2026, as "National

Mammography Day" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" was founded

in 1985 and has since evolved into a collaboration of national

public service organizations, professional medical associations

and government agencies working together to promote breast

cancer awareness, share information on the disease and provide

greater access to services; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception more than 30 years ago, the

"National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" effort has stood at the

forefront of promoting awareness of breast cancer issues; and

WHEREAS, Much work remains to be done to educate individuals

about breast health in order to empower them to take charge of

their health through practicing regular breast self-exams to

identify changes, scheduling regular doctor visits and

mammograms as recommended, adhering to prescribed treatment and

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