12-R107
2012 -- S 2537
Enacted 02/29/12
S E N A T E R E
S O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING
MARCH 12-18, 2012, AS NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
AWARENESS WEEK
IN THE STATE OF
Introduced By: Senators Nesselbush, P Fogarty, DeVall, Perry, and Miller
Date Introduced: February 28, 2012
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 3 times more common in women than 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 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 people of
this disease and support the treatment of fellow citizens
that suffer from it; and
WHEREAS, This Senate of
the State of
encourages private efforts to enhance research funding and
education programs that address these
diseases; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of
hereby joins with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in
designating the week of March 12-18,
2012, 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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