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HR 1419: Turner Syndrome Awareness Month; February 2026; recognize

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House Resolution 1419

By: Representatives Martin of the 49th, Hugley of the 141st, Jones of the 47th, and Cooper of the 45th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Turner syndrome is a non-inheritable chromosomal disorder that affects one in 2,500 live female births; and

WHEREAS, individuals with Turner syndrome have an increased risk of non-verbal learning disorder, and in school and work these impairments can cause problems in math, visuospatial skills, executive function skills, and job retention; and

WHEREAS, early diagnosis facilitates prevention or remediation of growth failure, hearing problems, and learning difficulties as well as increase access to complete cardiac screening; and

WHEREAS, a disproportionately small amount of funding is available for Turner syndrome research and support; and

WHEREAS, with the help of medical specialists and a good social support system, a woman with Turner syndrome can live a happy, healthy life; and

WHEREAS, the establishment of February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month provides the opportunity to share experience and information with the public and the media, in order to raise public awareness about Turner Syndrome.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.