[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 693 Introduced in House (IH)]







109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 693

 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to 
                           childhood stroke.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 16, 2006

    Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (for herself, Mr. Owens, Mr. 
  Grijalva, Mrs. Christensen, and Mr. Kildee) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to 
                           childhood stroke.

Whereas each year stroke occurs in 10 out of 4,000 newborns and in 6 out of 
        100,000 children, and stroke can occur before birth;
Whereas 12 percent of children who experience a stroke die as a result;
Whereas over half of the children who have a stroke will have serious, long-term 
        neurological disabilities, including hemiplegia (paralysis of one side 
        of the body), seizures, speech and vision problems, and learning 
        difficulties, and may require ongoing physical therapy and surgeries;
Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from childhood 
        stroke result in a heavy financial and emotional toll on the child, the 
        family, and society;
Whereas very little is known about the cause, treatment, and prevention of 
        childhood stroke;
Whereas only through medical research can effective treatment and prevention 
        strategies for childhood stroke be identified and developed;
Whereas an early diagnosis and commencement of treatment of childhood stroke 
        greatly improves chances for recovery and prevention of recurrence; and
Whereas it would be appropriate to observe May 7, 2006, as Childhood Stroke 
        Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of a Childhood Stroke 
        Awareness Day; and
            (2) urges the people of the United States to support the 
        efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of the Children's 
        Hemiplegia and Stroke Association to enhance public awareness 
        of childhood stroke.
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