Bill Text: MI SR0052 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing May 2009 as Hearing Loss Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-3)
Status: (Passed) 2009-05-14 - Adopted [SR0052 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-SR0052-Enrolled.html
SR-52, As Adopted by Senate, May 14, 2009
Senator Cherry offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 52.
A resolution recognizing May 2009 as Hearing Loss Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Currently 31 million Americans have hearing loss. As baby boomers reach retirement age starting in 2010, this number is expected to rapidly climb and nearly double by the year 2030; and
Whereas, It is estimated that 1.4 million people in the state of Michigan have hearing loss; and
Whereas, Among seniors, hearing loss is the third most treatable disabling condition, preceded by arthritis and hypertension; and
Whereas, While 95 percent of people with hearing loss could be successfully treated with hearing aids and listening devices, only 22 percent currently use them; and
Whereas, Every day approximately 3 in 1,000 infants are born profoundly deaf or with a partial hearing loss, making hearing loss the No. 1 birth defect in America; and
Whereas, Hearing loss can greatly hinder everyday, ordinary communication, and people with a hearing loss often feel a sense of isolation and decreased self-confidence; and
Whereas, It is important that people with hearing loss in the state of Michigan be aware that there are many deaf, deaf/blind and hard-of-hearing organizations, audiologists and hearing professionals, assistive listening device manufacturers, and support groups that offer a large range of solutions to help people with hearing loss; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 2009 as Hearing Loss Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
