HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 17
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Compton)
Recognizing the contributions of public health and prevention
services to the citizens of West Virginia as an investment
in our present and future.
Whereas, The health professionals at all levels should be
encouraged to protect individuals and community health throughout
West Virginia by their active involvement in community health
services, which affect the lives of many of our citizens; and
Whereas, Many West Virginians are dependent upon public
health services as their only source of medical treatment; and
Whereas, The efforts of public health services prevent the
spread of disease through childhood immunizations, programs to
reduce lead poisoning, the encouragement of seat belt use, the
control of tobacco and to respond to disasters; and
Whereas, The President of the United States has declared that
the first week in April, 1997, be designated as National Public
Health Week in America, with the theme, Public Health; An
Investment In Your Future; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House of Delegates hereby recognizes the
outstanding dedication and commitment of community public health
services throughout the State of West Virginia, and commends them
for their devotion and professional treatment of our citizens;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That West Virginians and public health
professionals should observe the declaration of the President of
the United States that the first week of April, 1997, be declared
National Public Health Week in celebration of the public health
services which affect the daily lives of many West Virginia
citizens; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of
West Virginia, the Secretary of the Department of Health and
Human Resources, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Public Health
and the Executive Director of the American Public Health
Association.