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This resolution, a formal statement from the Rhode Island House of Representatives, designates February 7th through the 14th of 2026 as "Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week" within the state. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are birth defects affecting the heart's structure, with approximately 40,000 babies born with one each year in the United States, and about 25% requiring significant medical intervention, including surgery, in their first year. The resolution highlights the seriousness of CHDs, their impact on Rhode Island families, and acknowledges the ongoing research and expanding medical options that improve treatment and understanding. It urges all citizens to observe this week and recognize the work of medical professionals and scientists dedicated to addressing these conditions, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of this resolution to the American Heart Association in Providence.

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