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This resolution recognizes February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week, highlighting that congenital heart defects (CHDs) are common and serious birth defects affecting thousands of children annually, including many in Georgia, and can be fatal due to their severity and limited treatment options. The resolution acknowledges ongoing research that is improving the identification and treatment of CHDs, emphasizing the importance of early recognition of warning signs by parents and medical professionals. It also commends the efforts of medical professionals and scientists and specifically mentions Ben Abram Lingenfelter, who survived multiple open-heart surgeries for Transposition of the Great Arteries and founded the Miracle Child Heart Foundation to support other children facing similar challenges. Finally, the resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of this resolution to the Lingenfelter family.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72743