III 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 465 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 4, 2006 Mr. Chambliss (for himself and Mr. Frist) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and designating May 6, 2006, as National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day.

Whereas a stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, is an acute neurologic injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted by— (1)a clot in the artery; or (2)a burst of the artery; Whereas a stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurologic damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated; Whereas 26 out of every 100,000 newborns and almost 3 out of every 100,000 children have a stroke each year; Whereas an individual can have a stroke before birth; Whereas stroke is among the top 10 causes of death for children in the United States; Whereas 12 percent of all children who experience a stroke die as a result; Whereas the death rate for children who experience a stroke before the age of 1 year is the highest out of all age groups; Whereas many children who experience a stroke will suffer serious, long-term neurological disabilities, including— (1)hemiplegia, which is paralysis of 1 side of the body; (2)seizures; (3)speech and vision problems; and (4)learning difficulties; Whereas those disabilities may require ongoing physical therapy and surgeries; Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from strokes that occur during childhood and young adulthood have a considerable impact on children, families, and society; Whereas very little is known about the cause, treatment, and prevention of childhood stroke; Whereas medical research is the only means by which the citizens of the United States can identify and develop effective treatment and prevention strategies for childhood stroke; and Whereas early diagnosis and treatment of childhood stroke greatly improves the chances that the affected child will recover and not experience a recurrence: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)designates May 6, 2006, as National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day; and (2)urges the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of childhood stroke, including— (A)the Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association; (B)the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association; and (C)the National Stroke Association.