[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1603 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 1603

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                    September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2010.
Whereas there are 100,000 children born each year in the United States with a 
        craniofacial anomaly affecting the head, neck, extremities, or organs;
Whereas craniofacial treatment will often last from infancy to adulthood;
Whereas it is not uncommon for one to undergo multiple surgeries before reaching 
        adulthood;
Whereas most craniofacial conditions affect individuals and their families 
        physically, mentally, and socially;
Whereas in the past 30 years, many medical procedures have been developed to 
        help improve the quality of life for those affected by craniofacial 
        anomalies;
Whereas the number of physicians specializing in treating these rare and complex 
        conditions is very small;
Whereas many groups have developed to help advocate on the behalf of those with 
        craniofacial anomalies and to encourage greater acceptance and support 
        of individuals with craniofacial anomalies; and
Whereas September 2010 would be an appropriate month to designate as National 
        Craniofacial Acceptance Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the designation of 
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month to encourage all citizens to become 
better informed of craniofacial conditions and advances in medical treatment.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.