HR136: HR136 Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; February 7-14, 2025; recognize

25 LC 112 2662 House Resolution 136 By: Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Hawkins of the 27th, Hugley of the 141st, Cooper of the 45th, and Taylor of the 173rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 7 to 14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the1 state capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, congenital heart defects are one of the most frequently occurring birth defects3 and a leading cause of deaths related to birth defects worldwide; and4 WHEREAS, more than one million families across America face the challenges and5 hardships of raising children with congenital heart defects, an d each year, approximately6 40,000 babies are born in the United States with these conditions; and7 WHEREAS, some congenital heart defects are not diagnosed until months or years after8 birth; when these conditions go undiagnosed, they can cause many cases of sudden cardiac9 death in young athletes; and10 WHEREAS, despite these alarming statistics, newborns and young athletes are still not11 regularly screened for congenital heart defects; and12 H. R. 136 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2662 WHEREAS, Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week provides an opportunity for families13 whose lives have been affected by congenital heart defects to c elebrate life, remember the14 loved ones they have lost, honor dedicated health professionals, and share information with15 the public and the media.16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that17 the members of this body recognize February 7 to 14, 2025, as C ongenital Heart Defect18 Awareness Week at the state capitol.19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized20 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to21 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program.22 H. R. 136 - 2 -