SPONSOR: Sen. Poore & Rep. Harris Sens. Hansen, Hoffner, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Seigfried, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Bolden, Gorman, Heffernan, Hensley, K. Johnson, Jones Giltner, Minor-Brown, Neal, Ortega, Osienski, Romer, Ross Levin, D. Short, Kamela Smith, Snyder-Hall, Yearick DELAWARE STATE SENATE 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 AS KIDNEY MONTH IN DELAWARE.
SPONSOR: Sen. Poore & Rep. Harris Sens. Hansen, Hoffner, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Seigfried, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Bolden, Gorman, Heffernan, Hensley, K. Johnson, Jones Giltner, Minor-Brown, Neal, Ortega, Osienski, Romer, Ross Levin, D. Short, Kamela Smith, Snyder-Hall, Yearick
SPONSOR: Sen. Poore & Rep. Harris
Sens. Hansen, Hoffner, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Seigfried, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Bolden, Gorman, Heffernan, Hensley, K. Johnson, Jones Giltner, Minor-Brown, Neal, Ortega, Osienski, Romer, Ross Levin, D. Short, Kamela Smith, Snyder-Hall, Yearick
SPONSOR:
Sen. Poore & Rep. Harris
Sens. Hansen, Hoffner, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Seigfried, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Bolden, Gorman, Heffernan, Hensley, K. Johnson, Jones Giltner, Minor-Brown, Neal, Ortega, Osienski, Romer, Ross Levin, D. Short, Kamela Smith, Snyder-Hall, Yearick
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28
RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 AS KIDNEY MONTH IN DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, March is recognized as National Kidney Month, an important opportunity to raise public awareness and understanding of kidney diseases; and WHEREAS, chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 37 million U.S. adults, with 90% unaware of their condition; and WHEREAS, according to the American Kidney Fund, approximately 2,698 Delaware residents are living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), with 1,871 dependent on dialysis and 827 living with kidney transplants; and WHEREAS , according to the National Kidney Foundation, between 2019 and 2021, diabetes was the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 46% of new cases, while hypertension (high blood pressure) was the second leading cause, responsible for 29% of new cases; and WHEREAS, CKD often progresses silently, with symptoms such as fatigue, swelling in the legs and feet, and weight gain appearing only in advanced stages; and WHEREAS, according to the American Kidney Funds Delaware 2024 report, there were 152 Delawareans on the kidney transplant waiting list, and in 2023, only 50 kidney transplants were performed in the state, meaning approximately one-third of those on the waiting list received a transplant, underscoring the critical need for organ donors; and WHEREAS, early detection through regular physical exams and blood tests can slow or prevent the progression of CKD; and WHEREAS, maintaining kidney health can be achieved by reducing red meat consumption, limiting fast food and sugary drinks, increasing intake of fruits and vegetables, and staying hydrated with water; and WHEREAS, the Chronic Renal Disease Program (CRDP), established in 1970 and administered by the Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance (DMMA), provides assistance to Delaware residents diagnosed with ESRD, fully funded by the State of Delaware for eligible applicants; and WHEREAS, increasing public awareness and understanding of kidney disease can lead to early diagnosis and care for vulnerable populations, empowering and educating those at risk on management strategies. NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the members of the General Assembly hereby recognize the month of March 2025 as Kidney Month in the State of Delaware.
WHEREAS, March is recognized as National Kidney Month, an important opportunity to raise public awareness and understanding of kidney diseases; and
WHEREAS, chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 37 million U.S. adults, with 90% unaware of their condition; and
WHEREAS, according to the American Kidney Fund, approximately 2,698 Delaware residents are living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), with 1,871 dependent on dialysis and 827 living with kidney transplants; and
WHEREAS , according to the National Kidney Foundation, between 2019 and 2021, diabetes was the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 46% of new cases, while hypertension (high blood pressure) was the second leading cause, responsible for 29% of new cases; and
WHEREAS, CKD often progresses silently, with symptoms such as fatigue, swelling in the legs and feet, and weight gain appearing only in advanced stages; and
WHEREAS, according to the American Kidney Funds Delaware 2024 report, there were 152 Delawareans on the kidney transplant waiting list, and in 2023, only 50 kidney transplants were performed in the state, meaning approximately one-third of those on the waiting list received a transplant, underscoring the critical need for organ donors; and
WHEREAS, early detection through regular physical exams and blood tests can slow or prevent the progression of CKD; and
WHEREAS, maintaining kidney health can be achieved by reducing red meat consumption, limiting fast food and sugary drinks, increasing intake of fruits and vegetables, and staying hydrated with water; and
WHEREAS, the Chronic Renal Disease Program (CRDP), established in 1970 and administered by the Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance (DMMA), provides assistance to Delaware residents diagnosed with ESRD, fully funded by the State of Delaware for eligible applicants; and
WHEREAS, increasing public awareness and understanding of kidney disease can lead to early diagnosis and care for vulnerable populations, empowering and educating those at risk on management strategies.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the members of the General Assembly hereby recognize the month of March 2025 as Kidney Month in the State of Delaware.
SYNOPSIS This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2025 as "Kidney Month" in Delaware. Author: Senator Poore
SYNOPSIS
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2025 as "Kidney Month" in Delaware.
Author: Senator Poore