[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S1530]
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    SENATE RESOLUTION 471--DESIGNATING MARCH 1, 2008, AS ``NATIONAL 
               GLANZMANN'S THROMBASTHENIA AWARENESS DAY''

  Mr. ISAKSON (for himself, Mrs. Murray, and Ms. Klobuchar) submitted 
the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 471

       Whereas Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia affects men, women, and 
     children of all ages;
       Whereas Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia is a very distressing 
     disorder to those who have it, causing great discomfort and 
     severe emotional stress;
       Whereas children with Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia are unable 
     to participate in many normal childhood activities including 
     most sports and are often subject to social discomfort 
     because of their disorder;
       Whereas Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia includes a wide range of 
     symptoms including life-threatening, uncontrollable bleeding 
     and severe bruising;
       Whereas Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia is frequently 
     misdiagnosed or undiagnosed by medical professionals;
       Whereas currently there is no cure for Glanzmann's 
     Thrombasthenia;
       Whereas it is essential to educate the public on the 
     symptoms, treatments, and constant efforts to cure 
     Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia to ensure early diagnosis and 
     treatment of the condition;
       Whereas Helen P. Smith established the Glanzmann's 
     Thrombasthenia Research Foundation in Augusta, Georgia, in 
     2001; and
       Whereas Helen P. Smith and the Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia 
     Research Foundation have worked tirelessly to promote 
     awareness of Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia and help fund 
     research on the disorder: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates March 1, 2008, as ``National Glanzmann's 
     Thrombasthenia Awareness Day'';
       (2) urges all people of the United States to become more 
     informed and aware of Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia; and
       (3) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to 
     transmit a copy of this resolution to the Glanzmann's 
     Thrombasthenia Research Foundation.

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