Bill Text: MI HR0096 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing May 2009 as Hearing Loss Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Unknown
Status: (Passed) 2009-05-12 - Adopted [HR0096 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HR0096-Introduced.html
Rep. Byrnes offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 96.
A resolution recognizing May 2009 as Hearing Loss Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Currently 31 million Americans have hearing loss. As baby boomers reach retirement age, starting in 2010, this number is expected to rapidly climb and nearly double by the year 2030; and
Whereas, It is estimated that 1.4 million people in the state of Michigan have hearing loss; and
Whereas, Among seniors, hearing loss is the third most treatable disabling condition behind arthritis and hypertension; and
Whereas, While 95 percent of people with hearing loss could be successfully treated with hearing aids and listening devices, only 22 percent currently use them; and
Whereas, Everyday approximately 3 in 1,000 newborns are born profoundly deaf or with a partial hearing loss making hearing loss the number one birth defect in America; and
Whereas, Hearing loss can greatly hinder everyday, ordinary communication, and people with a hearing loss often feel a sense of isolation and decreased self-confidence; and
Whereas, It is important that people with hearing loss in the state of Michigan be aware that there are many deaf/hard-of-hearing organizations, audiologists and hearing professionals, assistive listening device manufacturers, and support groups that offer a large range of solutions to help people with hearing loss; now, therefore, be it further
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 2009 as Hearing Loss Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
