[Congressional Bills 111th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1603 Introduced in House (IH)] 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1603 Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 30, 2010 Mr. Ross submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month. 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; 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; and Whereas September 2010 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Craniofacial Acceptance Month to encourage all citizens to become better informed of craniofacial conditions and advances in medical treatment. <all>