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PRINTER'S NO. 1669
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 300
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY PHILLIPS-HILL, MARTIN, HUGHES, HAYWOOD, VOGEL,
STREET AND J. WARD, MAY 1, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MAY 1, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Myositis Awareness Month"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Myositis is a rare, autoimmune disease that causes
inflammation in the muscles, which can cause prolonged muscle
fatigue and weakness; and
WHEREAS, The disease encompasses several conditions,
including juvenile myositis, dermatomyositis and polymyositis;
as well as inclusion body myositis; and
WHEREAS, These diseases, sometimes referred to as
inflammatory myopathies, can affect the internal organs, skin
and multiple muscle groups of patients; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 75,000 people in the United States are
affected by all forms of myositis; and
WHEREAS, Treatment for this rare autoimmune disease may
include both nondrug and drug-based therapies, including
immunosuppressants or corticosteroids, which slow the body's
immune system and reduce the body's attack on its muscles, skin
and organs; and
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WHEREAS, Physical therapy also may be included as a treatment
to help improve the patient's physical activity and quality of
life; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of May 2026 as
"Myositis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate raise awareness and support those
affected by this rare, yet impactful, disease.
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