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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, IgA nephropathy, also known as IgAN or Berger's |
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disease, is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the kidneys and |
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can eventually lead to kidney disease and kidney failure; and |
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WHEREAS, IgAN occurs when a protein called immunoglobin A |
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builds up in the kidneys, leading to inflammation that |
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progressively inhibits the kidneys' filtration processes; cases |
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can vary dramatically between individuals, with some patients being |
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asymptomatic and others needing dialysis or kidney transplant; and |
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WHEREAS, While treatment can slow the progress of the disease |
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and prevent complications, there is currently no cure for IgAN, and |
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it is estimated that as many as 30 percent of affected individuals |
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will develop end-stage renal disease within 20 years; many patients |
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also experience difficulty getting an accurate diagnosis, which can |
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forestall treatment that can potentially prevent end-stage renal |
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disease; and |
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WHEREAS, Further research is needed to improve therapies for |
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IgAN, and today, more than 30 clinical trials are underway for rare |
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kidney diseases, including IgAN; and |
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WHEREAS, The IgA Nephropathy Foundation is a |
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patient-centered organization that is dedicated to the search for a |
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cure for the disorder; the organization seeks to create a powerful |
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patient community focused on funding research, empowering people |
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living with IgAN, and building greater support for affected |
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individuals and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their tireless advocacy efforts, the IgA |
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Nephropathy Foundation and its Ambassador Program are helping |
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people with IgAN to live fuller, healthier lives and bringing us |
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closer to ultimately finding a cure for this devastating condition; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the IgAN Foundation and its |
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ambassadors for their outstanding work in the fight against IgA |
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nephropathy and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |