[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1444 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1444

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the National Institute of Diabetes 
                   and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 15, 2010

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the National Institute of Diabetes 
                   and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Whereas the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 
        (NIDDK) leads the Nation's Federal commitment to research, research 
        training, and science-based education and health information 
        dissemination with respect to diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic 
        diseases, digestive and liver diseases, nutritional disorders, obesity, 
        kidney diseases, urologic diseases, and hematologic diseases;
Whereas the Institute was originally established in 1950 through the Omnibus 
        Medical Research Act as the National Institute of Arthritis and 
        Metabolic Diseases, was renamed several times during the ensuing 
        decades, and was renamed in 1986 as the National Institute of Diabetes 
        and Digestive and Kidney Diseases;
Whereas the chronic and costly diseases and disorders within the Institute's 
        mission together affect millions of Americans, and range from some of 
        the Nation's most common diseases and disorders to those which are more 
        rare;
Whereas the Institute supports research by extramural scientists at academic and 
        other medical research institutions across the Nation, as well as 
        research by scientists in the Institute's intramural program;
Whereas the Institute supports basic, clinical, population, and translational 
        research in laboratory, clinic, and community settings throughout the 
        country;
Whereas the NIDDK pursues research efforts to benefit all individuals burdened 
        by diseases and disorders within the Institute's mission, including both 
        men and women, older and younger adults, children, minority populations 
        who are disproportionately affected by many of these diseases, and 
        people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds;
Whereas NIDDK-supported research discoveries have dramatically increased vital 
        understanding of the biologic mechanisms and behavioral and 
        environmental factors that contribute to health and disease--knowledge 
        which has propelled the development of intervention strategies;
Whereas research conducted and supported by the NIDDK has been instrumental in 
        revolutionizing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for 
        individuals who have, or are at risk for, diseases and disorders within 
        the Institute's mission, leading to remarkable improvements in health 
        and quality of life;
Whereas the NIDDK has been a leader in research training and mentoring efforts, 
        from summer programs for high school and college students with special 
        opportunities for underrepresented minorities, to fellowships for 
        graduate and medical students and postdoctoral researchers, to support 
        for early-career and established investigators, in order to ensure that 
        critical biomedical research will continue into the future;
Whereas the Institute additionally sponsors education and outreach programs, 
        with materials tailored for diverse audiences, to improve health by 
        disseminating science-based information to patients and their families, 
        those at risk for disease, health care professionals, and the general 
        public;
Whereas the Institute has been a leader in collaborative and coordinated 
        research efforts and science-based education programs, in order to 
        maximize the Federal investment in research and synergize expertise 
        across the National Institutes of Health, with other Federal agencies, 
        and with public and private organizations;
Whereas the burden of diabetes, endocrine and metabolic diseases, digestive 
        diseases, nutritional disorders, obesity, and kidney, urologic, and 
        hematologic diseases remains a public health challenge for the Nation; 
        and
Whereas NIDDK-supported investigators continue to make strides in research 
        toward understanding, preventing, and treating type 1 diabetes; type 2 
        diabetes; gestational, monogenic, and other forms of diabetes, and 
        diabetic complications; other endocrine and metabolic diseases, 
        including cystic fibrosis, osteoporosis, and lysosomal storage 
        disorders; digestive diseases, including those affecting the 
        gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, liver, and biliary system; 
        inflammatory bowel disease; nutritional disorders, including Celiac 
        disease; obesity; kidney diseases, including chronic kidney disease and 
        acute kidney injury, polycystic kidney disease, focal segmental 
        glomerulosclerosis, end-stage renal disease, and other kidney diseases; 
        urologic diseases and disorders, such as urinary incontinence, urinary 
        tract infections, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, 
        chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome, and kidney stones; and 
        hematologic diseases, including anemias and other blood disorders: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commemorates the 60th anniversary of the National 
        Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 
        (NIDDK), and commends the Institute for its leadership in 
        research, research training, and science-based education 
        programs;
            (2) recognizes--
                    (A) the Institute-supported extramural and 
                intramural scientists whose studies have improved human 
                health, and whose research continues to yield promising 
                discoveries;
                    (B) the volunteers who participate in clinical 
                studies; and
                    (C) the patient and professional health 
                organizations who contribute to the shared research 
                goals of preventing, treating, and curing the diseases 
                and disorders within the Institute's mission; and
            (3) reaffirms support for the NIDDK and its continued 
        commitment to research to improve health.
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