SENATE resolution 26

(By Senators Rucker, Swope, Boso, and Palumbo)

[Introduced February 1, 2019]

Recognizing the month of February as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month.

Whereas, Turner syndrome is a noninheritable chromosomal disorder that affects one in 2,000 live-born baby girls; and

Whereas, Turner syndrome is most often diagnosed during fetal life, in infancy, during the late pre-teen period (8-12 years), in late adolescence, or early adulthood; 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 nonverbal learning disorder, which can cause problems in math, visual-spatial skills, executive function skills, and job retention; and

Whereas, With the help of medical specialists and an effective social support system, a woman with Turner syndrome can live a happy, healthy life; and

Whereas, The Turner Syndrome Society works to advance awareness, facilitate research, and provide support for all persons touched by Turner syndrome; and

Whereas, The establishment of Turner Syndrome Awareness Month will provide the opportunity to share experiences and information, and increase public awareness about Turner syndrome; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the month of February as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate encourages all our residents to increase their awareness of, education of, and services for Turner syndrome that each year affects female babies in West Virginia and the rest of the United States; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials of the Turner Syndrome Society.