THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION
 
No.
303
Session of
2012

INTRODUCED BY WOZNIAK, MAY 1, 2012

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the month of May 2012 as "Sleep Apnea Awareness

Month" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea,

narcolepsy and other sleep disorders or do not get a sufficient

amount of sleep; and

WHEREAS, Sleep apnea affects members of every socioeconomic

class and age group, and the majority of sufferers remain

undiagnosed and untreated; and

WHEREAS, The lack of quality sleep leads to fatigue and

diminishes a person's ability to stay alert, interfering with a

person's daily activities and causing numerous industrial,

traffic and other accidents; and

WHEREAS, Research studies have linked sleep apnea with

numerous acute and chronic health conditions, including

depression, heart disease and obesity; and

WHEREAS, Public awareness of sleep apnea and local resources

for diagnosis and treatment are necessary to address this

growing problem; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of May 2012 as

"Sleep Apnea Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.