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House Resolution 136
By: Representatives Dempsey of the 13
th
, Hawkins of the 27
th
, Hugley of the 141
st
, Cooper
of the 45
th
, and Taylor of the 173
rd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 7 to 14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the
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state 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, more than one million families across America face the challenges and5
hardships of raising children with congenital heart defects, and each year, approximately6
40,000 babies are 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
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WHEREAS, Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week provides an opportunity for families
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whose lives have been affected by congenital heart defects to celebrate life, remember the14
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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that17
the members of this body recognize February 7 to 14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect18
Awareness Week at the state capitol.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized20
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to21
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program.22
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