[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1056 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1056

   Expressing support for designation of April as National Limb Loss 
                            Awareness Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 2, 2010

 Mr. Duncan (for himself and Mr. Faleomavaega) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing support for designation of April as National Limb Loss 
                            Awareness Month.

Whereas in the United States, there are approximately 2,000,000 people living 
        with limb loss;
Whereas it is estimated that 1 out of every 200 people in the United States has 
        had an amputation;
Whereas there are 1,000 babies born each year with congenital limb loss;
Whereas there are more than 185,000 new amputations performed each year in the 
        United States;
Whereas unless drastic preventative measures are undertaken to reduce the 
        incidents of diabetic and vascular related diseases this number will 
        increase;
Whereas it is vital to have access to preventative care for diabetes and 
        peripheral vascular disease (PVD), to have weight management as part of 
        all care plans, and to have safety information to prevent traumatic limb 
        loss readily available;
Whereas the Amputee Coalition of America provides education, outreach, advocacy, 
        and a National Limb Loss Information Center for the benefit of persons 
        with limb loss, their families, and health care providers; and
Whereas April would be an appropriate month to designate as National Limb Loss 
        Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of National Limb Loss 
        Awareness Month;
            (2) encourages State legislatures and assemblies to issue 
        proclamations designating National Limb Loss Awareness Month;
            (3) commends the efforts of the Amputee Coalition of 
        America and other entities and the people of the United States 
        who support the goals and ideals of National Limb Loss 
        Awareness Month;
            (4) recognizes and reaffirms the Nation's commitment to 
        advancing health policies aimed at preventing limb loss, 
        promoting awareness about the causes of limb loss including 
        limb deficiencies, and expanding access to devices, care, and 
        rehabilitation aimed at allowing people with limb loss to lead 
        independent, productive lives; and
            (5) recognizes all people in the United States living with 
        limb loss, expresses gratitude to their family members and 
        friends who are a source of love and encouragement to them, and 
        salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers 
        who provide assistance to those so afflicted and continue to 
        work to prevent limb loss and improve follow-up care and 
        rehabilitation outcomes.
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