HR 1156: National Birth Defects Prevention Month; January of each year; recognize
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House Resolution 1156
By: Representatives Baker of the 64th, Davis of the 87th, Dempsey of the 13th, Scott of the 76th, Stinson of the 150th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing January as National Birth Defects Prevention Month; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that can affect health, development, or survival; and
WHEREAS, birth defects affect approximately one in every 33 births in the United States and are a leading cause of infant illness, disability, and mortality; and
WHEREAS, many birth defects can be prevented or their impact reduced through education, preventive care, and access to healthcare services; and
WHEREAS, National Birth Defects Prevention Month, observed annually in January, promotes awareness of steps individuals can take before and during pregnancy to support healthy outcomes; and
WHEREAS, increased awareness strengthens prevention efforts and improves the health of mothers and infants across Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body:
(1) Recognize the month of January of each year as National Birth Defects Prevention Month;
(2) Encourage continued education, awareness, and collaboration to reduce the incidence of preventable birth defects; and
(3) Respectfully request the Governor to issue annually a proclamation recognizing the month of January in the State of Georgia as National Birth Defects Prevention Month and call upon the people in the State of Georgia to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.
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 Governor Brian Kemp and the public and the press.