| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3199 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 472 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Gilliard of the 162 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Howard of the 129 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Davis of the 87 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Scott of the |
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| 12 | 12 | | , and Jackson of the 165 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Expressing support for families affected by premature births; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, preterm birth, defined as birth occurring before 37 weeks of gestation, poses2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | significant health risks to infants and places emotional and financial burdens on families; and3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, the incidence of preterm birth continues to rise in various populations,4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | contributing to increased neonatal complications, long-term health challenges, and a greater5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | demand for specialized medical care; and6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, the emotional and psychological toll on parents, particularly mothers, following7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | the birth of a preterm infant frequently results in heightened anxiety, depression, and other8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | mental health concerns that require targeted support and resources; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, families of preterm infants often face overwhelming medical expenses,10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | disruptions to family dynamics, and barriers in accessing essential support services, further11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | compounding the challenges of early childhood care; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, improving outcomes for premature infants and their families requires a13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | comprehensive strategy that includes increased financial support, expanded access to quality14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | H. R. 472 |
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| 33 | 33 | | prenatal and neonatal care, enhanced research initiatives, and greater mental health resources; |
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| 35 | 35 | | and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, ensuring equitable access to medical care, reducing financial burdens, and17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | promoting public awareness of the risks and challenges associated with preterm birth are18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | critical steps toward fostering healthier families and communities.19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | the members of this body express their support for families affected by premature births as21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | well as for efforts and initiatives that improve medical care, financial assistance, and mental22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | health resources for these families.23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | public and the press.26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | H. R. 472 |
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