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This resolution recognizes the March of Dimes March for Change event scheduled for March 26, 2025, and highlights the organization's critical work in maternal and infant health. The resolution notes that in Oklahoma, 5,304 babies are born preterm annually, representing 11 percent of state births, and that the state received a poor grade of D on the 2024 March of Dimes Report Card. The document emphasizes March of Dimes' efforts to support research, prevent preterm birth through collaborative research centers, and mobilize advocates to amplify the voices of pregnant people and families. The resolution specifically acknowledges the organization's commitment to working with the Oklahoma State Legislature to address the ongoing maternal and infant health crisis and commends March of Dimes for its extensive work in supporting state policies aimed at improving mothers' and babies' health. By adopting this resolution, the Oklahoma State Senate officially recognizes the March for Change event and applauds the organization's important health-focused initiatives.

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