SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 389
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize April 5, 2023, as Alzheimer's Association State
	Advocacy Day at the Capitol in honor of patients affected by the
	disease, their families and caregivers, and the researchers and
	medical professionals who work to understand, treat, and develop
	a cure for Alzheimer's disease; and
	WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of
	dementia, is a progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder that
	leads to memory loss and mental and physical disabilities in the
	individuals it affects; more than 6.7 million Americans,
	including 400,000 Texans, have Alzheimer's disease; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to reducing the cognitive abilities
	and capacity for independence of the people it affects,
	Alzheimer's is the most expensive disease in the United States,
	costing more than cancer and heart diseases combined; and
	WHEREAS, More than one million dedicated caregivers in
	Texas provide unpaid care for Alzheimer's patients at home, and
	the labor of these heroic Texans is valued at more than $23.5
	billion; and
	WHEREAS, Alzheimer's has indirect effects on business and
	the labor market that result in tremendous losses in human
	capital due to workers who must leave paid employment to serve as
	caregivers; according to the National Institute on Aging,
	Alzheimer's disease costs businesses more than $37 billion
	annually in lost productivity for employees who miss work or
	leave their jobs permanently to care for a loved one; and
	WHEREAS, Increasing public knowledge and awareness of
	Alzheimer's disease increases the likelihood of early detection
	and diagnosis for individuals affected by the disease, and
	equipping families and communities with a greater understanding
	of the disease provides them the opportunity to plan for the
	future, access treatment and medications, enroll in critical
	research trials, and receive help and support from the
	Alzheimer's Association; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, hereby recognize April 5, 2023, as Alzheimer's
	Association State Advocacy Day at the Capitol and commend the
	Alzheimer's Association, its dedicated volunteers, and all who
	contribute to the efforts of the association on their outstanding
	advocacy on behalf of those affected by Alzheimer's disease; and,
	be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the Alzheimer's Association as an expression of esteem from the
	Texas Senate.
	Campbell
	Alvarado Hughes Schwertner
	Birdwell LaMantia Sparks
	Creighton Middleton Whitmire
	Patrick, President of the Senate
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 5, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate