A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day, 2005
By the Governor of the State of Alabama
A Proclamation
February 02, 2005

WHEREAS, heart defects are the most common birth defect and are the number one cause of death from birth defects during infancy; and

WHEREAS, each year, birth or “congenital” heart defects (CHDs) affect more than 40,000 infants in the United States; and

WHEREAS, researchers are working to more correctly identify the origin of CHDs, describe physical signs and symptoms, and clarify surgical options; and

WHEREAS, citizens should be made more aware of CHDs and recognize the dedicated cardiac physicians and researchers who strive to assist those affected by the condition; and

WHEREAS, “A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day” recognizes the courage of children with heart defects and their families, remembers loved ones lost to congenital heart defects, and honors the medical professionals who dedicate themselves to this condition:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Riley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim February 14, 2005, as A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day in the State of Alabama and encourage all citizens to work together to raise awareness of children born with congenital heart defects.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND and the Great Seal of the Governor’s Office at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 2nd day of February 2005.

Bob Riley

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