HR 399 — A Resolution designating February 19, 2026, as "Wear Purple Day" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   2796

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 399
                                                 Session of
                                                   2026

     INTRODUCED BY DELOZIER, BENNINGHOFF, BRENNAN, COOPER, GALLAGHER,
        HARKINS, KAZEEM, KUTZ, MADDEN, McNEILL AND PASHINSKI,
        JANUARY 23, 2026

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JANUARY 26, 2026


                                  A RESOLUTION
 1   Designating February 19, 2026, as "Wear Purple Day" in
 2      Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes
 4   of death in children, adolescents and young adults, often
 5   occurring without warning and in individuals with no previously
 6   known heart condition; and
 7      WHEREAS, Many of the heart conditions that can lead to sudden
 8   cardiac arrest in youth are detectable and treatable through
 9   early identification, including routine cardiac screenings; and
10      WHEREAS, Prompt response with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
11   (CPR) and access to an automated external defibrillator (AED)
12   can dramatically increase survival rates, yet too many schools,
13   athletic facilities and community spaces remain unprepared for a
14   cardiac emergency; and
15      WHEREAS, Peyton Walker's life and legacy have inspired a
16   movement dedicated to checking hearts, protecting hearts and
17   saving lives through the work of the Peyton Walker Foundation,
 1   which provides free youth heart screenings, donates AEDs and
 2   delivers CPR and AED training throughout communities; and
 3         WHEREAS, "Wear Purple Day" serves as a visible and meaningful
 4   way to honor Peyton Walker and all children who have tragically
 5   lost their lives to sudden cardiac arrest, while standing with
 6   the families and communities forever changed by these losses;
 7   and
 8         WHEREAS, Recognizing "Wear Purple Day" raises critical
 9   awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in youth, encourages
10   proactive heart health education and reinforces the importance
11   of prevention, preparedness and early intervention; therefore be
12   it
13         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate
14   February 19, 2026, as "Wear Purple Day" in Pennsylvania; and be
15   it further
16         RESOLVED, That residents, students, educators, organizations
17   and community members be encouraged to wear purple in
18   remembrance of children lost to sudden cardiac arrest and in
19   support of lifesaving heart health initiatives; and be it
20   further
21         RESOLVED, That this recognition affirm a commitment to
22   increasing awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in children,
23   supporting access to heart screenings, CPR and AED education and
24   advocating for the placement of AEDs in schools, athletic venues
25   and public spaces; and be it further
26         RESOLVED, That, by observing "Wear Purple Day," the House of
27   Representatives honor the lives lost, uplift grieving families
28   and take a meaningful step toward preventing future tragedies
29   through awareness, education and action.



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