MICHIGAN SENATE
Offered by Senators Nesbitt, Bayer and Santana
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022, AS TBR1 SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS, The TBR1 gene is on the second chromosome and is critical for brain development; and
WHEREAS, TBR1 gene variations present in different ways though all have some degree of cognitive impairment; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with TBR1 syndrome may have physical or cognitive delays, mobility issues, impaired vision, seizures, or neurodevelopmental difficulties; and
WHEREAS, Many of the individuals with TBR1 syndrome are children. TBR1 syndrome cases are primarily “de novo” meaning the variation in the gene is not inherited. There are currently no known causes; and
WHEREAS, With around 100 identified cases worldwide, diagnosis of variations in the TBR1 gene are new developments; and
WHEREAS, Families of TBR1 syndrome individuals around the world are organizing the first ever TBR1 Syndrome Awareness Day on September 1, 2022; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body recognize September 1, 2022, as TBR1 Syndrome Awareness Day.
Adopted by the Senate, September 28, 2022.
Secretary of the Senate