SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 101

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins Texans across the state in observing February of 2015 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, Turner Syndrome is a non-inheritable chromosomal disorder that prevents the female body from maturing naturally; the condition occurs in approximately one of every 2,000 female births; and

WHEREAS, The syndrome presents itself through a wide array of symptoms, and its properties are different in each woman affected; early diagnosis facilitates remediation of growth failure and other difficulties, and with care by medical specialists, women with the syndrome can live a healthy life; and

WHEREAS, For many years, Turner Syndrome has received inadequate funding for research and treatment, and it is truly fitting that a month be set aside to draw attention to the need for greater funding and awareness of the condition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby encourage Texans to support services for those affected by Turner Syndrome, as well as research on the disorder, and extend best wishes to all for a productive and rewarding Turner Syndrome Awareness Month; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Turner Syndrome Awareness Month.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate