SR642: SR642 Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week; recognize February 7-14, 2026

26 LC 129 0641 Senate Resolution 642 By: Senators Parent of the 44th, Jones II of the 22nd, Hatchett of the 50th, Walker III of the 20th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state1 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, over one million families across America face the challenges and hardships of5 raising children with congenital heart defects. Each year, approximately 40,000 babies are6 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 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 S. R. 642 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0641 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 SENATE that the members of this body17 recognize February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Aware ness Week at the state18 capitol.19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed20 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for dis tribution to Children's21 Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program.22 S. R. 642 - 2 -