2023S0117-2 02/14/23
By: Campbell S.R. No. 169
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association in observing
the fourth Wednesday in February as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic
disorder that results in the thickening and enlargement of the
heart muscle; the condition, which often is undetected, can lead
to heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, and sudden
cardiac death; and
WHEREAS, Although close to 147,000 citizens of Texas have
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which usually develops by the early
twenties, 85 percent of Texans remain undiagnosed and in danger
of heart deterioration; and
WHEREAS, Cardiologists, members of HCMA, and volunteers
across the nation serve those affected by the disease and work
diligently to increase awareness of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
which can cause cardiac arrest even in children; and
WHEREAS, Organizations across the state and nation are
committed to early detection of this disease and to improving the
lives of those affected by it, and it is truly fitting that a day
be set aside to recognize and support these efforts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize the fourth Wednesday in February
as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day in Texas; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day.