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IV 109th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 693 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 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

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.