house resolution no.66

Reps. Young, Pohutsky, Morse, Koleszar, Brenda Carter, Puri, Cherry, Sneller, Brabec, Clemente, Tate, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Coleman, Aiyash, Steckloff, Garza, Steenland, Breen, Scott, Stone, Reilly, Thanedar, O'Neal, Brixie, Hope, Neeley, Rogers, Hertel, Ellison, Rabhi, Whitsett, Cavanagh, Hammoud, Bolden, Anthony, Whiteford, Damoose, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Allor, Cherry, Haadsma, Kahle, Kuppa, Rendon, Sabo, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare March 25, 2021, as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent disorders that impact movement and posture and is attributed to nonprogressive disturbances that occur in the developing brain; and

Whereas, Cerebral palsy, the most common motor disability in children, is caused by damage to one or more specific areas of the developing brain, which usually occurs during fetal development before, during, or after birth; and

Whereas, The majority of children who have cerebral palsy are born with the condition, but it may be undetected for months or years; and

Whereas, Individuals with cerebral palsy often have one or more other developmental disabilities, including epilepsy, an intellectual disability, autism, visual impairment, or blindness;

Whereas, The CDC   s latest report done in 2010 estimated that 1 in 345 children in the United States have cerebral palsy. A study done in 2013 showed no change in the prevalence of CP in the few years preceding the study; and

Whereas, Approximately 1,000,000 individuals in the United States are affected by cerebral palsy; and

Whereas, Although there is no cure for cerebral palsy, treatment often improves the capabilities of a child with the condition; and

Whereas, Scientists and researchers are hopeful for breakthroughs in cerebral palsy research; and

Whereas, Researchers across the United States conduct important studies involving cerebral palsy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 25, 2021, as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day in the state Of Michigan. We suggest that residents people wear green to show their support.