[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 994 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        April 14, 2008.
Whereas Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia affects men, women, and children of all ages;
Whereas this disorder is very distressing to those who have it, causing great 
        discomfort and severe emotional stress;
Whereas children with Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia are unable to participate in 
        many normal childhood activities including most sports and are often 
        subject to social discomfort because of their disorder;
Whereas Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia includes a wide range of symptoms including 
        life-threatening, uncontrollable bleeding and severe bruising;
Whereas Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia is frequently misdiagnosed or undiagnosed by 
        medical professionals;
Whereas currently there is no cure for Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia;
Whereas it is essential to educate the public on the symptoms, treatments, and 
        constant efforts to cure Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia to insure early 
        diagnosis and treatment of the condition;
Whereas Helen P. Smith established the Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Research 
        Foundation in Augusta, Georgia, in 2001;
Whereas Helen P. Smith and the Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Research Foundation 
        have worked tirelessly to promote awareness of Glanzmann's 
        Thrombasthenia and help fund research on the disorder; and
Whereas Congress should determine an appropriate day to designate as National 
        Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a 
National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.