Bill > HR0121

This resolution declares June 1-7, 2025, as CPR and AED Awareness Week in Michigan, motivated by the tragic sudden death of Everson Guild, a high school freshman who died during a football workout in 2017, and the broader context of over 300 children and young adults losing their lives to sudden cardiac death annually in the state. The resolution highlights the critical importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which can be lifesaving when used quickly after a cardiac arrest, particularly in community spaces like schools where large crowds gather. The resolution encourages public awareness about CPR training and AED availability, emphasizing that these technologies are relatively inexpensive and easy to use, and can potentially save lives across different age groups by providing crucial medical intervention before professional first responders arrive. By officially designating this awareness week, the Michigan House of Representatives aims to promote understanding of these emergency medical techniques and their potential to prevent tragic, unexpected deaths.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0121