PRINTER'S NO. 1561
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
288
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY BLAKE, SABATINA, TEPLITZ, BROWNE, BREWSTER,
GREENLEAF, DINNIMAN, KITCHEN, COSTA, MENSCH AND RAFFERTY,
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, FEBRUARY 10, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of February 2016 as "Turner Syndrome
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Turner Syndrome is a noninheritable chromosomal
disorder that affects one in 2,500 live female births; and
WHEREAS, A complete cardiac screening is an important
diagnostic tool to ensure early diagnosis in girls and women;
and
WHEREAS, Risk for acute aortic dissection is increased by
more than a hundredfold in young and middle-aged women with
Turner Syndrome; and
WHEREAS, Early diagnosis facilitates prevention or
remediation of growth failure, hearing problems and learning
difficulties; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with Turner Syndrome have an increased
risk of a nonverbal learning disorder that can cause problems in
mathematics, visual-spatial skills, executive-function skills
and job retention; and
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WHEREAS, A disproportionately small amount of funding is
available for Turner Syndrome research and support; and
WHEREAS, With the help of medical specialists and a good
social support system, females with Turner Syndrome can live a
happy and healthy life; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of "Turner Syndrome Awareness
Month" will provide the opportunity to share experience and
information and raise public awareness about Turner Syndrome;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of February
2016 as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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