[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 656 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 656

Supporting the goals and ideals of ``National Inflammatory Skin Disease 
                           Awareness Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 16, 2009

 Mr. Wittman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the goals and ideals of ``National Inflammatory Skin Disease 
                           Awareness Month''.

Whereas one in three people in the United States suffers from skin disease at 
        any given time;
Whereas inflammatory skin diseases affect men, women, and children of all races;
Whereas health care cost associated with skin disease present a significant 
        impact on our health care economy;
Whereas inflammatory skin disease can be debilitating, distressing, and diminish 
        the quality of life;
Whereas inflammatory skin diseases include a wide range of symptoms and a broad 
        category of skin conditions including but not limited to eczema, 
        psoriasis, acne, rosacea, and dermatitis;
Whereas it is imperative to educate and provide a better understanding to the 
        public on the symptoms and the burdens of inflammatory skin disease;
Whereas awareness and education is the key to public health relative to skin 
        disease; and
Whereas often skin conditions can lead to serious illnesses; and early detection 
        and awareness can save patients from long painful experiences: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``Inflammatory Skin 
        Disease Awareness Month'';
            (2) recognizes the work of the Inflammatory Skin Disease 
        Institute for its efforts to educate, research, and support 
        patient advocacy; and
            (3) calls upon the people of the United States to observe 
        this month with appropriate programs and activities.
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