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Senate Resolution 64
By: Senators McLaurin of the 14th, Brass of the 6th, Williams of the 25th, Kemp of the 38th,
Payne of the 54th and others
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
WHEREAS, Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week provides an opportunity for families13
whose lives have been affected by congenital heart defects to celebrate life, remember the14
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loved ones they have lost, honor dedicated health professionals, and share information with
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the public and the media.16
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body17
recognize February 7 to 14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state18
capitol.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed20
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Children's21
Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program.22
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