[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 27 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 27

Designating January 26, 2011, as ``National Kawasaki Disease Awareness 
                                 Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 26, 2011

Mr. Webb submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating January 26, 2011, as ``National Kawasaki Disease Awareness 
                                 Day''.

Whereas Kawasaki disease is a serious illness characterized by the inflammation 
        of blood vessels throughout the body;
Whereas symptoms of Kawasaki disease include fever, rash, swelling, irritation, 
        redness of the whites of the eyes, and inflammation of the mouth, lips, 
        and throat;
Whereas Kawasaki disease primarily affects young children and is a leading cause 
        of acquired heart disease in the United States;
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control estimates that in 2006 approximately 
        5,500 individuals with Kawasaki disease were hospitalized in the United 
        States;
Whereas Kawasaki disease affects children of all races, but occurs most often in 
        children of Asian and Pacific Island descent;
Whereas the cause of Kawasaki disease is unknown;
Whereas Kawasaki disease can usually be treated if diagnosed promptly, but can 
        cause major health problems or even death if left untreated;
Whereas there is no test to definitively diagnose cases of Kawasaki disease;
Whereas a lack of awareness among health professionals and the public may 
        contribute to the underdiagnosis of Kawasaki disease; and
Whereas, on January 26, 1961, Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki saw his first patient who 
        suffered from what would later be termed Kawasaki disease: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates January 26, 2011, as ``National Kawasaki 
        Disease Awareness Day'';
            (2) recognizes the importance of awareness in diagnosing 
        and properly treating cases of Kawasaki disease;
            (3) urges all people of the United States to educate 
        themselves about Kawasaki disease and the signs and symptoms of 
        Kawasaki disease; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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