13-R137
2013 -- S 0780
Enacted 03/14/13
S E N A T E R E
S O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING
MARCH 11-17, 2013, AS NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
AWARENESS WEEK
Introduced By: Senators Nesselbush, Jabour, Walaska, Pichardo, and Lombardi
Date Introduced: March 14, 2013
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 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 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;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this Senate of the State of
hereby voices its commitment to the eradication of this
disease and supports the treatment of its
citizens that suffer from it; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That this Senate encourages private efforts to enhance
research funding and
education programs that address these diseases; and be it
further
RESOLVED,
That this Senate joins with the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society in
recognizing the week of March 11-17, 2013, 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 hereby is
authorized and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the
Sclerosis
Society.
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