WHEREAS, the good health and general well-being of the people of Nevada is strengthened by our awareness and understanding of a genetic disorder known as 4p- syndrome, with Wolf-Hirschhorn as the main syndrome; and

WHEREAS, children with 4p- syndrome are usually born with low birth weight and develop slowly, both cognitively and physically, compared to their same-age peers; and

WHEREAS, dedicated professionals are involved in valuable research to explore new therapies and diagnostic tools to offer hope to those with 4p- syndrome; and

WHEREAS, on this day we recognize and applaud the valuable role which families and advocates of those who have 4p- syndrome play in helping our medical community to advance the knowledge and awareness of this syndrome; and

WHEREAS, the State of Nevada joins with those dedicated to raising awareness of 4p- syndrome to have a positive and productive impact on the lives of all people with 4p- syndrome and their caregivers;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, STEVE SISOLAK, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim April 16, 2021, as

4P-/WOLF-HIRSCHHORN SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY IN NEVADA