PRINTER'S NO. 1349
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
230
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY DiSANTO, HAYWOOD, MARTIN, PHILLIPS-HILL, COSTA,
HUTCHINSON, SCHWANK, DILLON, J. WARD AND FLYNN,
JANUARY 30, 2024
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, JANUARY 30, 2024
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of February 2024 as "Turner Syndrome
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Turner syndrome is a noninheritable chromosomal
disorder that affects 1 in 2,000 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, With the help of medical specialists and a good
social support system, females with Turner syndrome can live a
long and healthy life; and
WHEREAS, The designation of "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month"
provides 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
2024 as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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