[Congressional Bills 111th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1418 Introduced in House (IH)] 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1418 Expressing support for increasing awareness of craniofacial anomalies. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 28, 2010 Mr. Cantor (for himself and Mr. Ross) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for increasing awareness of craniofacial anomalies. Whereas there are 100,000 children born each year in the United States with a craniofacial anomaly affecting the head, neck, extremities, or organs; Whereas craniofacial treatment will often last from infancy to adulthood; Whereas it is not uncommon for one to undergo multiple surgeries before reaching adulthood; Whereas most craniofacial conditions affect individuals and their families physically, mentally, and socially; Whereas in the past 30 years, many medical procedures have been developed to help improve the quality of life for those affected by craniofacial anomalies; Whereas the number of physicians specializing in treating these rare and complex conditions is very small; and Whereas many groups have developed to help advocate on the behalf of those with craniofacial anomalies and to encourage greater acceptance and support of individuals with craniofacial anomalies: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports-- (1) increasing public awareness and acceptance of those living with craniofacial anomalies; and (2) promoting continued development of groundbreaking research and medical procedures for individuals living with craniofacial anomalies. <all>