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90_HR0183
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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, When a pregnant woman drinks an alcoholic
3 beverage, alcohol crosses the placenta into the blood stream
4 of the fetus; and
5 WHEREAS, Drinking even small amounts of alcohol during
6 pregnancy can affect the delicate and developing system of
7 the fetus negatively; and
8 WHEREAS, Studies show that many babies born to women who
9 drink alcoholic beverages have a definite pattern of
10 physical, mental, and behavorial abnormalities that are known
11 as fetal alcohol syndrome; and
12 WHEREAS, Fetal alcohol syndrome is the leading known
13 cause of mental retardation today; and
14 WHEREAS, Fetal alcohol syndrome is a 100% preventable
15 disorder that affects one in every 500 live births; and
16 WHEREAS, Retailers selling alcoholic beverages can help
17 raise awareness of fetal alcohol syndrome; therefore, be it
18 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
19 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
20 retailers selling alcoholic beverages on the premises shall
21 post, in a conspicuous location, a sign that clearly reads:
22 "Drinking during pregnancy can cause birth defects and mental
23 retardation" and also include an illustration occupying not
24 less than half the sign, illustrating a pregnant woman and
25 the international red "prohibited" symbol over an alcoholic
26 beverage.