10-R106
2010 -- H 7888
Enacted 03/09/10
H O U S E R E S
O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING THE
WEEK OF MARCH 8TH TO THE 14TH, 2010, AS "NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
AWARENESS WEEK"
Introduced By: Representatives M Rice, Pollard, Walsh, Shallcross Smith, and A Rice
Date Introduced: March 09, 2010
WHEREAS, Multiple
Sclerosis currently afflicts more than 400,000 Americans and more
than 2 million people worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, and
Multiple
Sclerosis is three times as common in women as in men;
and
WHEREAS, Multiple
Sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system
that can cause blurred vision, loss of balance, poor
coordination, slurred speech, tremors,
numbness, extreme fatigue, problems with memory and
concentration, paralysis, blindness, and
more; and
WHEREAS, The National
Multiple Sclerosis Society, through individual gifts, legacies
and bequests, special events, and corporate contributions
is dedicated to finding a cure for this
disease through research efforts and the support for those
that suffer from it; and
WHEREAS, The National
Multiple Sclerosis Society maintains an office in
offer vital support and programs to those living with
Multiple Sclerosis and their family
members; and
WHEREAS, The State of
committed to the eradication of this disease and supports the
treatment of its citizens that suffer
from it; and
WHEREAS, The State of
efforts to enhance research funding and education programs
that address these diseases; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That the House of Representatives of the State of
Providence Plantations
hereby joins with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in recognizing
the week of March 8th to the 14th, 2010, as “National
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week” to
enhance the understanding of Multiple Sclerosis, and to
encourage participation in voluntary
activities to support the local programs and services offered by
the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society—Rhode Island
Chapter and the funding of research programs to find a cure for this
disease; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the
Sclerosis
Society.
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