HRES 1214
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society.
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This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society. The resolution highlights the organization’s role in connecting hearing professionals, promoting ethical standards, and advocating for improved access to hearing care services. It acknowledges the Society’s contributions to hearing health care and its work with veterans. The House of Representatives is expressing congratulations for the organization’s longevity and impact.
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- Recognizes and celebrates the International Hearing Society’s 75th anniversary.
- Commemorates the Society’s legacy and contributions to hearing health care.
- Congratulates the members of the International Hearing Society.
- Acknowledges the Society’s work connecting hearing professionals.
- Highlights the Society’s advocacy for increased access to hearing care, particularly for veterans.
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- Hearing aid specialists
- Patients with hearing loss
- Hearing health care professionals
- Veterans
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. RES. 1214
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society.
Whereas, in 1951, the predecessor organization to the International Hearing Society was established in Chicago, Illinois, later moving its headquarters to Michigan, where it established longstanding community ties to the greater Detroit area, to promote the interests of hearing aid dispensers, now known as hearing aid specialists, and the patients they serve;
Whereas the International Hearing Society is integral in connecting hearing professionals with one another across all 50 States and internationally to mentor new hearing aid specialists, share best practices, promote ethical standards, disseminate information, and provide education to advance high-quality patient care and outcomes;
Whereas the International Hearing Society connected thousands of professionals, organizations, and partners through its history, and promotes and facilitates dialogue among hearing health care professionals to the benefit of better care;
Whereas the International Hearing Society provides robust educational opportunities for hearing aid specialists and trainees to be successful in their practice and addressing hearing loss;
Whereas the International Hearing Society continues to focus on championing policies that safeguard the hearing care profession and guarantee individuals have access to high-quality services through their provider of choice through activities at the State, Federal, and international levels;
Whereas the International Hearing Society has tirelessly advocated for decades for increased access for hearing health care for the Nation’s veteran population; and
Whereas, in 2026, the International Hearing Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
recognizes and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society and its predecessor organizations;
commemorates the legacy of the International Hearing Society and the lasting contributions of the International Hearing Society to the advancement of hearing health care and uniting generations through improved communication; and
congratulates the members of the International Hearing Society on 75 years of caring for patients in need of assistance with their hearing health care needs.