SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35

(By Senators Helmick, Ross, Mitchell, Fanning, Edgell, Kessler, Minard, Anderson, Unger, McCabe, Bowman, Plymale, Wooton, Jackson, Craigo, Love, Rowe, Hunter, Caldwell, Oliverio, McKenzie, Facemyer, Redd, Boley, Burnette, Minear, Sprouse, Tomblin, Mr. President, and Chafin)


Recognizing the many contributions of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to the State of West Virginia.

Whereas, The March of Dimes was founded in 1938 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt for the development of a vaccine which virtually eliminated polio; and
Whereas, Since the defeat of polio, the March of Dimes has continued to be a pioneer in saving infants from birth defects, low birth weight and infant mortality through research, community programs, education and advocacy; and
Whereas, The March of Dimes brings together the power of volunteers and the benefits of science against birth defects, the nation's number one health problem of children; and
Whereas, By the expansion of West Virginia's current Birth Defects Surveillance System, we will be able to identify the incidence and trends of birth defects; expand the informational database; expand access and linkages to support programs and services for identified babies and children; and increase prevention activities related to birth defects, prematurity, low birth weight and infant mortality; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation for its many contributions to the State of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of the West Virginia Chapter of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation.