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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives recognize that the sequencing of the human

4genome is one of the most significant scientific 
5accomplishments of the past hundred years and
expresses support 
6for genetic counselors, who are using this research to improve 
7the lives of
many throughout the State; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, Genetic counselors empower patients and their 
9families with vital healthcare
information, guidance, and 
10emotional support to help them understand their family history,

11evaluate genetic testing options, and make informed choices 
12based on test results; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, There are over 150 certified genetic counselors in 
14Illinois working in prenatal,
fertility, pediatrics, 
15metabolic, cardiovascular, neurology, and cancer care; and
  
 
16    WHEREAS, Many people benefit from increased genetic 
17sequencing research and genetic
counseling, including anyone 
18with a condition linked to a specific gene or anyone who has a 
19family history of an
inherited disease; and
  
 
20    WHEREAS, The 5,000 genetic counselors across the country 
21streamline the healthcare industry by ensuring the right tests

 
 
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1are being ordered, avoiding costly and unnecessary costs and 
2tests, by helping patients and
providers understand complex 
3test results and how to best use this information, by helping 
4consult
with potential parents on the intimidating potential of 
5passing on inherited diseases, by sharing information
with 
6family members, and by providing recommendations for community 
7support services; therefore, be it
  
 
  
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
9HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
10we declare November 14, 2019 as "Genetic Counselor Awareness 
11Day" in the State of Illinois.