Pennsylvania HR 399: A Resolution designating the month of September 2017 as "Light the Night Walk Month" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 2796
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 399
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY DELOZIER, BENNINGHOFF, BRENNAN, COOPER, GALLAGHER,
HARKINS, KAZEEM, KUTZ, MADDEN, McNEILL AND PASHINSKI,
JANUARY 23, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JANUARY 26, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Designating February 19, 2026, as "Wear Purple Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes
of death in children, adolescents and young adults, often
occurring without warning and in individuals with no previously
known heart condition; and
WHEREAS, Many of the heart conditions that can lead to sudden
cardiac arrest in youth are detectable and treatable through
early identification, including routine cardiac screenings; and
WHEREAS, Prompt response with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) and access to an automated external defibrillator (AED)
can dramatically increase survival rates, yet too many schools,
athletic facilities and community spaces remain unprepared for a
cardiac emergency; and
WHEREAS, Peyton Walker's life and legacy have inspired a
movement dedicated to checking hearts, protecting hearts and
saving lives through the work of the Peyton Walker Foundation,
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which provides free youth heart screenings, donates AEDs and
delivers CPR and AED training throughout communities; and
WHEREAS, "Wear Purple Day" serves as a visible and meaningful
way to honor Peyton Walker and all children who have tragically
lost their lives to sudden cardiac arrest, while standing with
the families and communities forever changed by these losses;
and
WHEREAS, Recognizing "Wear Purple Day" raises critical
awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in youth, encourages
proactive heart health education and reinforces the importance
of prevention, preparedness and early intervention; therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate
February 19, 2026, as "Wear Purple Day" in Pennsylvania; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That residents, students, educators, organizations
and community members be encouraged to wear purple in
remembrance of children lost to sudden cardiac arrest and in
support of lifesaving heart health initiatives; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That this recognition affirm a commitment to
increasing awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in children,
supporting access to heart screenings, CPR and AED education and
advocating for the placement of AEDs in schools, athletic venues
and public spaces; and be it further
RESOLVED, That, by observing "Wear Purple Day," the House of
Representatives honor the lives lost, uplift grieving families
and take a meaningful step toward preventing future tragedies
through awareness, education and action.
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