HR 9 (LSB 2046YH (3) 86)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 9

BY  JORGENSEN, HANUSA, DAWSON, and HALL

A Resolution recognizing February 2015 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month.

   WHEREAS, Turner Syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal condition that occurs when one of the two X chromosomes normally found in females is missing or contains structural defects; and
   WHEREAS, currently no cause is known for TS; and
   WHEREAS, over 70,000 women and girls are living with TS in the United States; and
   WHEREAS, characteristics of TS may include congenital heart disease, osteoporosis, type II diabetes, obesity, and nonverbal learning disabilities; and
   WHEREAS, increased awareness of TS among health care professionals and the general public will help promote early diagnosis, encourage affected women and girls to seek treatment and to utilize support groups, and raise support for organizations dedicated to improving the lives of those with this condition; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives recognizes the month of February 2015 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month and invites the citizens of Iowa to educate themselves and others with regard to the diagnosis, treatment, and support of those women and girls affected by Turner Syndrome.