HR 144 (LSB 6137HH (2) 84)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 144

BY  GARRETT

A Resolution recognizing September 23, 2012, as Angelman Syndrome Day in Iowa.

   WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome (AS) is a neuro-genetic disorder characterized by developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, and walking and balance disorders; and
   WHEREAS, AS is a rare disorder that affects an estimated one out of 10,000 to 15,000 people and individuals with AS will require life-long care; and
   WHEREAS, AS is difficult to diagnose and the unique clinical features of AS often do not manifest themselves until after one year of age, and it can take several years before a correct clinical diagnosis becomes obvious; and
   WHEREAS, a clinical diagnosis of AS shares similarities with clinical diagnoses of other disorders, without genetic confirmation, and AS may be confused with Rett syndrome or other disorders; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives recognizes September 23, 2012, as Angelman Syndrome Day in Iowa, with the hope that this resolution will raise awareness of this syndrome and thus increase early detection and treatment.