Bill Text: NJ AJR65 | 2012-2013 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Designates February as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month."
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2013-10-16 - Approved P.L.2013, JR-13. [AJR65 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2012-AJR65-Chaptered.html
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A Joint Resolution designating February of each year as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" in New Jersey.
Whereas, Turner Syndrome is a genetic condition affecting girls and women with a missing or incomplete sex chromosome which can cause a variety of developmental and medical issues; some of the most common characteristics of this condition include short stature, infertility, heart defects, and certain learning disabilities; and
Whereas, Turner Syndrome occurs in approximately one out of every 2,000 live female births worldwide, with no known difference in rate of occurrence based upon race, nationality, location, socio-economic factors, or exposure to environmental hazards, and, although genetic, this condition is not usually inherited; and
Whereas, The cause of Turner Syndrome is not presently known, but appears to be the result of random error during the formation of either the sperm or the egg; and
Whereas, There is presently no cure for Turner Syndrome, but there are treatment options and support groups available that can help to improve the well-being of those affected by this condition; and
Whereas, Turner Syndrome can be diagnosed as early as during pregnancy through prenatal testing methods such as amniocentesis or chorionic villous sampling; and
Whereas, Early diagnosis and treatment with growth hormone and estrogen therapies are especially important to optimizing the growth and pubertal development of girls with Turner Syndrome; and
Whereas, The Turner Syndrome Foundation of Holmdel, New Jersey sponsors important research initiatives and educational programs to raise awareness of Turner Syndrome and to enhance the medical care of those affected by this condition; and
Whereas, Increased awareness of Turner Syndrome among health care professionals and the general public will help promote early diagnosis, encourage affected girls and women to seek treatment and utilize support groups, and raise support for organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of those with this condition such as the Turner Syndrome Foundation; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The month of February of each year is designated as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase awareness of Turner Syndrome among health care professionals and the general public.
2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing February as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and the people of this State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution would designate February of each year as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" to raise public awareness of Turner Syndrome, a genetic condition affecting girls and women with a missing or incomplete sex chromosome which can cause a variety of developmental and medical issues, including short stature, infertility, heart defects, and certain learning disabilities.
This joint resolution would also require the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing February as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and the people of this State to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs.
Increasing awareness of Turner Syndrome through the annual observance of "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" would help promote early diagnosis, encourage affected girls and women to seek treatment and utilize support groups, and raise support for organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of those with this condition such as the Turner Syndrome Foundation.
Designates February as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month."
