SRES 471 ATS
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 471
Designating March 1, 2008, as `National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day'.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 4, 2008
Mr. ISAKSON (for himself, Mrs. MURRAY, and Ms. KLOBUCHAR) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating March 1, 2008, as `National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day'.
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.
U.S. Congress - Text of S.Res.471 as Agreed to Senate A resolution designating March 1, 2008, as "National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awarene...
