AJR102: Joint Resolution Text

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2009 - 2010 LEGISLATURE

2009 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 102

January 19, 2010 - Introduced by Representatives Hilgenberg, Cullen, Pasch, Brooks, Knodl, Kerkman, Turner, Zigmunt, Berceau, A. Ott, Jorgensen, Hintz, Townsend, Gunderson, Pope-Roberts, M. Williams, Ripp, Kaufert, A. Williams, Hebl and Shilling, cosponsored by Senators Schultz, Lehman, Taylor, Lazich, Risser, Darling, Kedzie, Erpenbach, Olsen and Coggs. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR102,1,2 Relating to: proclaiming February 7 to 14, 2010, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week.

AJR102,1,4 Whereas, congenital heart defects are the most frequently occurring birth defect and the leading cause of birth defect related deaths worldwide; and

AJR102,1,6 Whereas, over a million families across America are facing the challenges and hardships of raising children with congenital heart defects; and

AJR102,1,8 Whereas, every year approximately 40,000 babies are born in the United States with congenital heart defects; and

AJR102,1,10 Whereas, some congenital heart defects are not diagnosed until months or years after birth; and

AJR102,1,12 Whereas, undiagnosed congenital heart conditions cause many cases of sudden cardiac death in young athletes; and

AJR102,1,14 Whereas, despite these statistics, newborns and young athletes are not routinely screened for congenital heart defects; and

AJR102,2,4 Whereas, Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week provides an opportunity for families whose lives have been affected to celebrate life and to remember loved ones lost, to honor dedicated health professionals, and to meet others and know they are not alone; and

AJR102,2,8 Whereas, the American Heart Association and Mended Little Hearts believe the establishment of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week will also provide the opportunity to share experience and information with the public and the media, in order to raise public awareness about congenital heart defects; now, therefore, be it

AJR102,2,13 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature proclaims February 7 to 14, 2010, to be Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week and encourages all citizens to increase awareness, education, and services for congenital heart defects, which each year affect thousands of babies in Wisconsin.

AJR102,2,14 (End)