Reps. Breen, Bezotte, Bollin and Hill offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 290.
A resolution to declare July 2024 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that occur when a baby’s lip or mouth do not form properly before birth. Together, these birth defects are commonly called “orofacial clefts” or “oral clefts” (OFCs). Affecting 1-2 per 1,000 newborns, together they are among the more common birth defects and the most common affecting the face; and
Whereas, Without proper medical intervention, the quality of life for these children are negatively impacted. Children with orofacial clefts frequently have problems with feeding and talking. They might also have frequent ear infections, hearing loss, and problems with their teeth. These children usually require one or more surgeries early in life, as well as special feeding techniques, orthodontic care and/or speech therapy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 2024 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4921, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2023 PA 40, and by adding sections 79g and 627c.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows: