Pennsylvania SR 336: A Resolution observing June 19, 2020, as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1790
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 336
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY CAPPELLETTI, MARTIN, PICOZZI, HUGHES, SCHWANK,
COMITTA, STREET, HAYWOOD, VOGEL, BROWN, COSTA AND J. WARD,
JUNE 8, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, JUNE 8, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Designating June 15, 2026, as "Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness
Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pediatric brain cancer is the leading cause of
cancer-related death among children in the United States,
claiming the lives of thousands of young patients each year; and
WHEREAS, Brain tumors are the most common solid tumor
diagnosed in children, accounting for approximately 20% of all
cancers in patients under 15 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Despite decades of research, the five-year survival
rate for many forms of pediatric brain cancer remains low, and
treatment options for children are often limited compared to
those available to adult patients; and
WHEREAS, Children diagnosed with brain cancer and their
families face intense physical, emotional and financial burdens
throughout the course of treatment and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Increased public awareness is essential to driving
greater development in pediatric brain cancer research,
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improving access to clinical trials and accelerating effective
treatments; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is home to world-class medical
institutions and researchers who are at the forefront of the
fight against pediatric brain cancer; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate June 15, 2026, as
"Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate call upon all Pennsylvanians to
observe this day by raising awareness of pediatric brain cancer,
supporting affected families and advocating for increased
funding for research and treatment.
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