Expressing support for increasing awareness of craniofacial anomalies.

Expresses support for: (1) increasing public awareness and acceptance of those living with craniofacial anomalies; and (2) promoting continued development of groundbreaking research and medical procedures for individuals living with such anomalies.

[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1418 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1418

 Expressing support for increasing awareness of craniofacial anomalies.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 28, 2010

     Mr. Cantor (for himself and Mr. Ross) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for increasing awareness of craniofacial anomalies.

Whereas there are 100,000 children born each year in the United States with a 
        craniofacial anomaly affecting the head, neck, extremities, or organs;
Whereas craniofacial treatment will often last from infancy to adulthood;
Whereas it is not uncommon for one to undergo multiple surgeries before reaching 
        adulthood;
Whereas most craniofacial conditions affect individuals and their families 
        physically, mentally, and socially;
Whereas in the past 30 years, many medical procedures have been developed to 
        help improve the quality of life for those affected by craniofacial 
        anomalies;
Whereas the number of physicians specializing in treating these rare and complex 
        conditions is very small; and
Whereas many groups have developed to help advocate on the behalf of those with 
        craniofacial anomalies and to encourage greater acceptance and support 
        of individuals with craniofacial anomalies: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports--
            (1) increasing public awareness and acceptance of those 
        living with craniofacial anomalies; and
            (2) promoting continued development of groundbreaking 
        research and medical procedures for individuals living with 
        craniofacial anomalies.
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