Bill Text: DE HCR44 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly | Draft

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Bill Title: Recognizing April 19th As A Day Of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 10-6)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2014-04-10 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT [HCR44 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2013-HCR44-Draft.html

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SPONSOR:	Rep. Blakey & Sen. Bonini;
	Reps. Hudson, Briggs King, Kenton, Miro, Outten, Ramone, Wilson, Baumbach, Carson, Osienski, M. Smith; Sens. Hall-Long, McDowell

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44

RECOGNIZING APRIL 19TH AS A DAY OF CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA AWARENESS.

WHEREAS, 1 in every 2,500 pregnancies is diagnosed with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH); and

WHEREAS, since 2000, it is estimated that over 500,000 babies have been born with CDH; however, only 50% of those babies survived; and

WHEREAS, CDH is as common as spina bifida and cystic fibrosis; however, very few people know about it or are aware of it; and

WHEREAS, 1,600 babies are born with CDH every year in the United States; and

WHEREAS, there are many people living in Delaware who have been diagnosed with and have survived their CDH, although many families in Delaware have endured the horrible pain and grief associated with the loss of loved ones with CDH; and

WHEREAS, those with CDH often endure multiple surgeries and possible medical complications beyond their diagnosis that include heart defects, pulmonary complications, gastric and intestinal problems, developmental delays, and may require respiratory and medicinal support for years; and

WHEREAS, raising awareness of this congenital defect will help bring about acceptance and support for those suffering with it and will help advocate for urgently needed medical research and advances.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 147^th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that we recognize April 19^th as a Day of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness in Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 19^th as a Day of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness in Delaware.