House Resolution 1652
By: Representative Martin of the 49th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 28, 2026, as Turner Syndrome Awareness Day; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Turner Syndrome is a non-inheritable chromosomal disorder that causes an
increased risk of non-verbal learning disorder, which can result in delays or impairments in
cognitive processing, visuospatial skills, executive function, and job retention; and
WHEREAS, Turner Syndrome manifests in approximately one out of every 2,500 live
female births, and early diagnosis via complete cardiac screening is critical for preventing
or remediating potential growth failure, hearing problems, and learning difficulties; and
WHEREAS, the associated risk for acute dissection, a life-threatening emergency caused by
a tear in the aorta, is increased by more than 100-fold in young and middle-aged women with
Turner Syndrome; and
WHEREAS, with the help of medical specialists and good social support systems, women
with Turner Syndrome can live happy, healthy lives; and
WHEREAS, despite the benefits of early screening, a disproportionately small amount of
funding is available for Turner Syndrome research and support; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to acknowledge this day as an opportunity
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 28, 2026, as Turner Syndrome Awareness Day.
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.