02-16/Turner Syndrome MonthMAYORALPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Turner Syndrome is a non -inheritable chromosomal disorder that affects one in 2,500 live female births; and
WHEREAS, earlier diagnosis will help these girls and women get a complete cardiac screening; and
WHEREAS, risk for aortic dissection is increased by more than 100-fold in young and middle-aged women with Turner syndrome; and
WHEREAS, early diagnosis facilitates prevention or remediation of growth failure, hearing problems, and learning difficulties; and
WHEREAS, individuals with Turner syndrome have an increased risk of non-verbal learning disorder, and in school and work these
impairments can cause problems in math, visuospatial skills, executive function skills, and job retention; and
WHEREAS, a disproportionately small amount of funding is available for Turner syndrome research and support; and
WHEREAS, with the help of medical specialists and a good social support system, a women with Turner syndrome can live a happy,
healthy life; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Turner Syndrome Awareness Month will provide an opportunity to share experience and
information with the public and media, in order to raise public awareness about Turner syndrome;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mark Johnson, Mayor of the City of Kalispell, do hereby proclaim February 2016 as
TURNER SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
In Kalispell, Montana and urge citizens to educate themselves about this syndrome which affects hundreds of baby girls.
DATED this 16th day of February, 2016.
Mark Johnson
Mayor