GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY

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SR0649
LRB104 21067 LAW 35131 r
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Genetic counselors empower patients and their
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families with vital healthcare information, guidance, and
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emotional support to help them understand their family
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history, evaluate genetic testing options, and make informed
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choices based on test results; and

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WHEREAS, There are more than 150 certified genetic
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counselors working in prenatal, fertility, pediatric,
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metabolic, cardiovascular, neurological, and cancer care in
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Illinois; and

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WHEREAS, Many people benefit from increased genetic
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sequencing research and genetic counseling, including
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individuals with a condition linked to a specific gene or
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those who have a family history of an inherited disease; and

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WHEREAS, The 5,000 genetic counselors across the country
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streamline the healthcare industry by ensuring the right tests
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are being ordered, avoiding costly and unnecessary expenses
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and tests, by helping patients and providers understand
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complex test results and how to best use this information, by
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helping consult with potential parents on the intimidating
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prospect of passing on inherited diseases, by sharing
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information with family members, and by providing

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recommendations for community support services; therefore, be
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it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare November
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12, 2026 as Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day in the State of
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Illinois; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we recognize that the sequencing of the
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human genome is one of the most significant scientific
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accomplishments in the past 100 years and express our support
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for genetic counselors, who are using this research to improve
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the lives of many throughout the State.

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