DELAWARE STATE SENATE

152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 109

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024 AS “TURNER SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, Turner Syndrome is a random chromosomal disorder that exclusively affects females in which an individual has a missing or incomplete X chromosome; and

WHEREAS, the cause of Turner Syndrome is still unknown; and

WHEREAS, according to the Turner Syndrome Foundation, Turner Syndrome is the second-most common genetic disorder and affects one in every 2000 females; and

WHEREAS, over two million individuals worldwide, and more than 85,000 Americans, are affected by Turner Syndrome; and

WHEREAS, signs of Turner Syndrome may develop over time, and there is no routine screening for Turner Syndrome; and

WHEREAS, individuals with Turner Syndrome may face numerous lifelong physical, cognitive, emotional, and social complications, including cardiovascular disease, learning disabilities, increased risk for ovarian failure, Type II diabetes, and hypothyroidism; and

WHEREAS, these complications may be mitigated with early diagnosis and treatment; and

WHEREAS, early signs of Turner Syndrome are often missed, and more than 30 percent of individuals born with Turner Syndrome do not receive a diagnosis until they are 15 years old.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152 ^nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the General Assembly affirms the importance of awareness of Turner Syndrome to ensure effective screening and treatment, and hereby designates February 2024 as “Turner Syndrome Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This concurrent resolution designates February 2024 as “Turner Syndrome Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.

Author: Senator Hoffner