III 112th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 27 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 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

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.