10-R179
2010 -- S 2812
Enacted 04/15/10
S E N A T E R E
S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING THE
MONTH OF APRIL, 2010, AS "PARKINSON'S DISEASE
AWARENESS
MONTH" IN THE STATE OF
Introduced
By: Senators Sheehan,
Date Introduced: April 15, 2010
WHEREAS, Parkinson's
disease is the second most common neurodegenerative
disease
in the
WHEREAS, Even though there is inadequate comprehensive data on the
prevalence of
Parkinson's disease, as of 2010, it is estimated that
the disease affects over 1,000,000 people in
the
WHEREAS, Although research suggests Parkinson's disease results from
a combination
of genetic and environmental factors, the exact cause
and progression of the disease are still
unknown; and
WHEREAS, There is no objective test for Parkinson's disease and the
rate of
misdiagnosis can be high; and
WHEREAS, Symptoms of
Parkinson's disease vary from person to person and include
tremor, slowness, difficulty with balance, swallowing,
chewing, and speaking, rigidity, cognitive
problems, dementia, mood disorders, such as depression and
anxiety, constipation, skin problems,
and sleep disruptions; and
WHEREAS, There is no cure, therapy, or drug to slow or halt the
progression of
Parkinson's disease; and
WHEREAS, Increased education and research are needed to help find
more effective
treatments with fewer side effects and to ultimately find an
effective treatment or cure for
Parkinson's disease; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this Senate of the State of
hereby proclaims April, 2010, to be “Parkinson’s Disease
Awareness Month”; 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
American Parkinson’s Disease Association,
Inc.
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