[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 471 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 471

  Designating March 1, 2008, as ``National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia 
                            Awareness Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 4, 2008

Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mrs. Murray, and Ms. Klobuchar) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating March 1, 2008, as ``National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia 
                            Awareness Day''.

Whereas Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia affects men, women, and children of all ages;
Whereas Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia is a very distressing disorder 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 ensure early 
        diagnosis and treatment of the condition;
Whereas Helen P. Smith established the Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Research 
        Foundation in Augusta, Georgia, in 2001; and
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: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates March 1, 2008, as ``National Glanzmann's 
        Thrombasthenia Awareness Day'';
            (2) urges all people of the United States to become more 
        informed and aware of Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia; and
            (3) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to 
        transmit a copy of this resolution to the Glanzmann's 
        Thrombasthenia Research Foundation.
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