SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 109
WHEREAS, Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month is being
observed in March 2025 to focus attention on hemophilia and other
hereditary bleeding disorders that impact the lives of some three
million Americans; and
WHEREAS, Bleeding disorders are characterized by the
body's inability to form proper blood clots, which occurs due to
defects in platelets, clotting proteins, or blood vessels;
although these diseases are almost always inherited, in rare
cases, they may develop later in life when the body develops an
autoimmune response to the blood's natural clotting factors; and
WHEREAS, When the normal clotting process is diminished,
patients may experience problems with bleeding excessively from
relatively minor injuries; other symptoms can include easy
bruising, unexplained nosebleeds, and anemia; if not treated
effectively, bleeding disorders can be fatal; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia Awareness Month was first designated
federally in March 1986; three decades later, in March 2016, the
Department of Health and Human Services expanded the observance
to include other bleeding disorders, such as von Willebrand
disease; and
WHEREAS, Bleeding disorders are life-changing and
potentially deadly conditions, and Bleeding Disorders Awareness
Month serves as a means of rallying support for vital research
and resources that can help improve the outlook for those living
with these diseases; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders
Awareness Month and encourage all Texans to learn more about
bleeding disorders.
Bettencourt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 25, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate