Expressing support for designation of the week of October 1 through 7, 2017, as "Latex Allergy Awareness Week".

Whereas incidences of latex allergies have increased due to widespread exposure to products containing latex rubber allergen;

Whereas latex allergies can be elicited by touching a product containing natural rubber latex, breathing airborne latex protein particles, or digesting food prepared using latex gloves;

Whereas those who suffer from latex allergies commonly suffer from cross-reactive food allergies or asthma;

Whereas latex allergies can be prevented by avoiding all latex-related products which can be found in health care environments, restaurants, childcare facilities, workplaces, schools, communities, and homes; and

Whereas the week of October 1 through 7, 2017, would be appropriate to designate as Latex Allergy Awareness Week: Now, therefore, be it