Rep. Crawford offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 29.

            A resolution to declare March 2017 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, Brain injury and specifically, traumatic brain injury (TBI) has become recognized in recent years as one of the most significant chronic disease conditions that can

potentially impact nearly every Michigan resident; and

            Whereas, Nearly 2.5 million Americans sustain a TBI each year that results in over 50,000 deaths; and

            Whereas, TBI’s contribute to nearly a third of all injury-related deaths in the United States. This public health concern ranks as the leading cause of death and disability in children

and young adults; and

            Whereas, The state of Michigan has attained national recognition as a leading center of excellence in the field of brain injury treatment and rehabilitation as a result of the extensive

number of rehabilitation centers, medical treatment facilities, care providers, programs, and professionals specializing in brain injury across the state; and

            Whereas, Most cases of traumatic brain injury are preventable and enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury is essential in injury prevention, the development of effective treatment, and securing necessary resources; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body

declare March 2017 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.