Pennsylvania HR 168: A Resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Pennsylvania Gettysburg Monuments Project.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1229
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 168
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY LABS, VENKAT, K.HARRIS AND GILLEN, APRIL 3, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, APRIL 3, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of April 2025 as "World HIE Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) impacts 2 to 3
out of every 1,000 live births, highlighting the importance of
awareness among all residents of this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of families worldwide face the challenges
posed by HIE, yet only a small fraction receive the psychosocial
support needed to navigate the condition's complexities; and
WHEREAS, HIE occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen due
to various causes, including placental insufficiency, uterine
rupture, umbilical cord knots, cord compression, low maternal
blood pressure, delivery trauma, aneurysm rupture and near
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome events; and
WHEREAS, While 75% to 80% of infants born with HIE survive,
of those survivors, 50% to 70% experience seizures and 30% to
40% develop developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy,
epilepsy, vision or hearing loss, feeding difficulties and
cognitive or speech delays; and
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WHEREAS, The extent of each child's injury is unique,
determined by factors such as the severity of oxygen deprivation
and the specific areas of the brain affected; and
WHEREAS, Hope for HIE, a dedicated organization, supports and
connects families affected by HIE by providing resources,
information, guidance and personalized assistance; and
WHEREAS, Hope for HIE fosters a sense of community, offering
families impacted by HIE access to shared experiences and much-
needed support; and
WHEREAS, "World HIE Awareness Month" serves as a vital
platform to educate the public, connect families and inspire
hope for those facing the challenges of an HIE diagnosis;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of April 2025 as "World HIE Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of awareness, support
and education in addressing HIE and its impact on families.
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