Senator Schmidt offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 20.

A resolution to designate the month of March 2017 as Michigan Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.

            Whereas, Hemophilia and related bleeding disorders are genetic conditions affecting thousands of people in the State of Michigan; and

            Whereas, T he standard of care for the treatment of these disorders is to replace absent clotting proteins, also known as clotting factors cCharacterized by the absence of one or more of several clotting proteins necessary to control bleeding, the standard of care for the treatment of these disorders is to replace absent clotting proteins, also known as clotting factors; and

            Whereas, Wwithout treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, painful episodes of bleeding into their joints and muscles. Bleeding can also involve the internal organs and the brain that can be life threatening. Recurrent bleeding episodes result in frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain. Bleeding episodes often result in lost time at work and school, decreased quality of life and inability to perform basic living activities; and

            Whereas, Specialized care provided by Michigan’s nine federally recognized Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs) reduce morbidity and mortality among people with bleeding disorders. HTCs offer patients wrap-around care that includes a variety of services, including medical, nursing, dental, social work, physical therapy, and nutrition; and

            Whereas, In 1986, President Ronald Reagan designated March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That every year we recognize the month of March 2017 as Michigan Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.