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

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