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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, and |
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this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to promote better |
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understanding of this health issue; and |
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WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is a progressive brain disorder |
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that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking and |
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talking; the disease can also be accompanied by mental and |
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behavioral changes, such as sleep problems, depression, |
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forgetfulness, and fatigue; and |
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WHEREAS, According to the Parkinson's Foundation, more than |
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50,000 Texans age 45 and older have the disease, and in El Paso, an |
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estimated 2,300 people are living with Parkinson's; it is second |
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only to Alzheimer's as the most common neurodegenerative disorder; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Although more work remains to be done in identifying |
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the causes of the disease and developing a cure, a number of |
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treatments are available to help alleviate symptoms, including |
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medications, surgical procedures, and various therapies; and |
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WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is a serious and life-changing |
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disorder, and the observance of Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month |
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unites people around the world in their commitment to improve the |
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quality of life for those fighting the disease; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 2021 as Parkinson's Disease |
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Awareness Month and urge all Texans to learn more about the |
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disorder. |