110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 994
Expressing support
for designation of a National Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia
Awareness Day.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 25, 2008
Mr. Broun of Georgia
(for himself, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Boustany, Mr. Price of Georgia,
Mr. Paul, Mr. Westmoreland, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Linder, Mr. Gingrey,
Mrs. Christensen, Mr. Deal of Georgia, and Mr. Kagen) submitted
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Oversight and Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Expressing
support for designation of a National Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia
Awareness Day.
Whereas
Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia affects men, women, and children
of all ages;
Whereas
this disorder is very distressing to those who have it, causing
great discomfort and severe emotional stress;
Whereas
children with Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia are unable
to participate in many normal childhood activities including
most sports and are often subject to social discomfort because
of their disorder;
Whereas
Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia includes a wide range of
symptoms including life-threatening, uncontrollable bleeding
and severe bruising;
Whereas
Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia is frequently misdiagnosed
or undiagnosed by medical professionals;
Whereas
currently there is no cure for Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia;
Whereas
it is essential to educate the public on the symptoms, treatments,
and constant efforts to cure Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia
to insure early diagnosis and treatment of the condition;
Whereas
Helen P. Smith established the Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia
Research Foundation in Augusta, Georgia, in 2001;
Whereas
Helen P. Smith and the Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia
Research Foundation have worked tirelessly to promote awareness
of Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia and help fund research
on the disorder; and
Whereas
March 1 would be an appropriate day to establish a National
Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia Awareness Day: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved,
That the United States House of Representatives—
(1)
supports the designation of a National Glanzmann’s
Thrombasthenia Awareness Day; and
(2)
requests the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit
copies of this resolution to the following for appropriate
display—
(A)
Helen P. Smith, founder of The Glanzmann’s Research
Foundation;
(B)
Dr. David Wilcox, Medical College of Wisconsin;
(C)
Bruce Friedman, MD; member of the Board of Directors of
The Glanzmann’s Research Foundation;
(D)
Kalyani Friedman, MD; member of the Board of Directors of
The Glanzmann’s Research Foundation;
(E)
Michael Brown, member of the Board of Directors of The Glanzmann’s
Research Foundation;
(F)
Darren Meadows, member of the Board of Directors of The
Glanzmann’s Research Foundation;
(G)
Benjamin B. Barmore, Sr., member of the Board of Directors
of The Glanzmann’s Research Foundation;
(H)
Barrett Cochran, member of the Board of Directors of The
Glanzmann’s Research Foundation; and
(I)
Paige Cochran, member of the Board of Directors of The Glanzmann’s
Research Foundation.
