Senator Hune offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 150.

            A resolution proclaiming May 13-19, 2012, as InfantSEE^® Week in Michigan.

            Whereas, The most critical stages of vision development occur in the first year of a child’s life; and

            Whereas, Undetected eye and vision problems can lead to permanent vision impairment or loss of life; and

            Whereas, 1 in 10 children is at risk from undiagnosed eye and vision problems, and 1 in 30 children will be affected by amblyopia--leading cause of vision loss in people younger than 45 years of age; and

            Whereas, Undetected vision problems can contribute to a decrease in a child’s quality of life and may lead to developmental and behavioral difficulties which impede classroom learning, as well as increase the costs to society; and

            Whereas, Early detection of vision problems is the best way to treat and prevent permanent vision impairment; and

            Whereas, Member optometrists of the American Optometric Association and The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., have partnered to create InfantSEE^®, a public health program to provide a one-time, no-cost eye assessment for infants six to twelve months old; now therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body declare the week of May 13-19, 2012, as InfantSEE^® Week in the state of Michigan. We aim to promote awareness of children’s vision care; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Optometric Association with our highest esteem.