SR 31 — A resolution to designate April 2025 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.

SR-31,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, April 22, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

31 Offered by Senators Hertel, McCann, Wojno, Daley, McMorrow, Moss and Santana offeredA theRESOLUTION followingTO resolution:DESIGNATE APRIL 2025 AS LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, There are over 5.6 million Americans living with limb loss and limb difference with 500,000 new cases occurring each year;

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andAdopted Whereas,by Aprilthe isSenate, anApril appropriate22, month2025. to designate as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month as spring is a time of renewal and inspiration;

now,Secretary therefore,of be it Resolved by the Senate,Senate That the members of this legislative body designate April 2025 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.

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