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DE SCR70

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

1/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sarah McBride

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proclaims the week of February 7-14, 2022, as Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week in Delaware.
  • Acknowledges that congenital heart defects (CHDs) are among the most common birth defects and a leading cause of infant and child death in the United States, affecting approximately 1 in 100 children born.
  • Notes that approximately 100 children are born with a CHD each year in Delaware and that most require lifelong treatment and medical follow-up.
  • Recognizes the Nemours Cardiac Center at Nemours Children's Hospital as a world-renowned center of excellence for treatment and research, founded by pioneering surgeon Dr. William Norwood.
  • Encourages initiatives to increase public and professional awareness of CHDs in Delaware and supports advocacy efforts by organizations such as Conquering CHD and Mended Little Hearts.

Legislative Description

Proclaiming The Week Of February 7-14, 2022, As Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

1/27/2022

Full Bill Text

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