Full Text of SR0780 101st General Assembly
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| 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
| 2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate recognize that | 3 | | the sequencing of the human
genome is one of the most | 4 | | significant scientific accomplishments of the past hundred | 5 | | years and
expresses support for genetic counselors, who are | 6 | | using this research to improve the lives of
many throughout the | 7 | | State; and
| 8 | | WHEREAS, Genetic counselors empower patients and their | 9 | | families with vital healthcare
information, guidance, and | 10 | | emotional support to help them understand their family history,
| 11 | | evaluate genetic testing options, and make informed choices | 12 | | based on test results; and
| 13 | | WHEREAS, There are over 150 certified genetic counselors in | 14 | | Illinois working in prenatal,
fertility, pediatrics, | 15 | | metabolic, cardiovascular, neurology, and cancer care; and
| 16 | | WHEREAS, Many people benefit from increased genetic | 17 | | sequencing research and genetic
counseling, including anyone | 18 | | with a condition linked to a specific gene or anyone who has a | 19 | | family history of an
inherited disease; and
| 20 | | WHEREAS, The 5,000 genetic counselors across the country | 21 | | streamline the healthcare industry by ensuring the right tests
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| 1 | | are being ordered, avoiding costly and unnecessary costs and | 2 | | tests, by helping patients and
providers understand complex | 3 | | test results and how to best use this information, by helping | 4 | | consult
with potential parents on the intimidating potential of | 5 | | passing on inherited diseases, by sharing information
with | 6 | | family members, and by providing recommendations for community | 7 | | support services; therefore, be it
| 8 | | RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL | 9 | | ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare November 14, | 10 | | 2019 as "Genetic
Counselor Awareness Day" in the State of | 11 | | Illinois.
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