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.