| |
| |
|
|
R E S O L U T I O N
|
|
|
WHEREAS, Nine-year-old Hank Wolgamott of Sugar Land is an |
|
|
inspiring young Texan who has bravely faced the many challenges of |
|
|
living with Hemophilia A; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, When he was nine months old, Hank was diagnosed with |
|
|
a severe form of the disease, which interferes with the body's |
|
|
ability to create blood clots; because of his condition, Hank is at |
|
|
risk of developing serious bleeding from falls and other accidents; |
|
|
and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Hank has made frequent trips to the hospital and |
|
|
received thousands of injections, and when he was just a year old, |
|
|
he underwent a surgery to place a port in his chest so that his body |
|
|
would better tolerate the treatments; along the way, the young boy |
|
|
has coped with a demanding regimen of home care that has required |
|
|
him to wake up early and perform a series of exercises before |
|
|
receiving the intravenous medication he needs to manage his |
|
|
disease; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Hank is supported by a devoted family that includes |
|
|
his parents, Amanda and Jesse Wolgamott, and his brother, Jack; he |
|
|
has remained strong while dealing with difficult circumstances, and |
|
|
he and his family have worked to advocate for state and federal |
|
|
legislation and issues in behalf of Americans with bleeding |
|
|
disorders; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Hank Wolgamott has persevered through a great deal |
|
|
of adversity in his young life, and there is no doubt that his |
|
|
remarkable spirit and determination will continue to serve him |
|
|
well; now, therefore, be it |
|
|
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
|
|
Legislature hereby honor Hank Wolgamott for the courage and |
|
|
resilience he has demonstrated while living with Hemophilia A and |
|
|
extend to him and his family sincere best wishes for the future; |
|
|
and, be it further |
|
|
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
|
|
prepared for Hank Wolgamott and the Wolgamott family as an |
|
|
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |