A Resolution recognizing October 24, 2025, as "World Polio Day" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution recognizes October 24, 2025, as "World Polio Day" in Pennsylvania. It acknowledges the significant efforts of Rotary International and its partners – including the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance – in the global effort to eradicate polio. The resolution also encourages citizens to support Rotary’s ongoing work to achieve a polio-free world.
Key provisions
- Recognizes October 24, 2025, as World Polio Day in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges Rotary International’s contributions to polio eradication efforts.
- Highlights the dramatic reduction in polio cases since 1988.
- Recognizes the financial and volunteer support provided to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
- Encourages citizens to support Rotary’s efforts to eliminate polio.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Rotary International members
- Individuals affected by polio globally
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Cosponsors
Barbara Gleim
David Zimmerman
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