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Senate proclaims fourth Wednesday in February as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day
Summary
The Oklahoma Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 2 declaring the fourth Wednesday in February of each year as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Awareness Day to raise public awareness of the inheritable heart condition, SR 2 passed by voice vote.
Senator Rader introduced Senate Resolution 2, which declares the fourth Wednesday in February each year as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Awareness Day in Oklahoma to raise public awareness of the genetic heart condition.
The resolution describes HCM as an inheritable cardiac disorder that can lead to thickening of the heart muscle and, in rare cases, sudden cardiac death. The text on the floor cited prevalence estimates and said many people with HCM remain undiagnosed; it also encouraged health-care screening and requested that the governor issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day.
Senator Rader asked unanimous consent to bring SR 2 directly to the calendar; without objection, the resolution was read and adopted. Rader asked unanimous consent to make all senators coauthors; that request was agreed to without objection. A voice vote was taken; the chair declared the ayes have it and the resolution adopted.
SR 2 asks the governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the fourth Wednesday in February as HCM Awareness Day and calls on residents to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities.
The resolution was adopted by the Senate as read and will be transmitted according to legislative procedures for resolutions.
