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IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 994 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 14, 2008 RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of a National Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia Awareness Day.

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

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a National Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia Awareness Day.

Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk.