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Resolution
ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 9 By: Hicks
A Resolution recognizing the 2025 March of Dimes
March for Change on March 26; and applauding the work
of March of Dimes in Oklahoma.
WHEREAS, families face serious health risks and March of Dimes
fights for their health by supporting research, leading programs,
and providing education and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, March of Dimes has developed a collaborative model to
study and prevent preterm birth through groundbreaking research at
five Prematurity Research Centers; and
WHEREAS, March of Dimes is committed to mobilizing the nation by
amplifying the voices of pregnant people and families; and
WHEREAS, 5,304 babies are born preterm each year in the State of
Oklahoma, representing 11 percent of all state births; and
WHEREAS, Oklahoma received a grade of D on the 2024 March of
Dimes Report Card; and
WHEREAS, in Oklahoma, March of Dimes has worked extensively to
support state policies that improve the health of mothers and
babies; and
WHEREAS, March of Dimes looks forward to working with the
Oklahoma State Legislature in response to the continued maternal and
infant health crisis; and
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WHEREAS, March 26, 2025, marks the Oklahoma March of Dimes March
for Change where advocates meet with policymakers to voice the need
for policies that benefit moms and babies in Oklahoma.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION
OF THE 60th OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the Oklahoma State Senate recognizes the March 26, 2025,
March of Dimes March for Change.
THAT the Oklahoma State Senate applauds the work of March of
Dimes to help improve the health of mothers and babies in Oklahoma.
Adopted by the Senate the 26th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________
day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________