1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 822
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas recognizes that
 1-3     osteoporosis is a serious health problem, and May 3, 1999, is the
 1-4     beginning of Osteoporosis Week in the Lone Star State; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Many think that osteoporosis is a natural part of
 1-6     aging, and it is inevitable, but in recent years, researchers have
 1-7     shown that actions may be taken to help prevent the onset of this
 1-8     disease; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Today, there is a simple test to measure the density
1-10     of bones, and there are approved therapies for treatment; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Several factors can contribute to the possibility
1-12     of developing this illness:  having a diet low in calcium, being
1-13     past 50 years of age, being of Caucasian or Asian descent, having
1-14     previous bone fractures or a family history of the disease, not
1-15     exercising, being of small or thin build, taking certain medications,
1-16     or smoking cigarettes; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Osteoporosis is often called the silent disease
1-18     because it may be undetected until a debilitating break occurs; the
1-19     bones most vulnerable to fracture are the hip, spine, and wrist;
1-20     and
1-21           WHEREAS, The resulting pain and movement difficulties can turn
1-22     an active life into one of disability and dependence; more than 25
1-23     million Americans are currently diagnosed with osteoporosis; and
1-24           WHEREAS, To help prevent the onset of this illness, preventive
 2-1     measures can be followed such as educating oneself, following a good
 2-2     diet, and exercising; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-4     76th Legislature, hereby encourage the awareness of Osteoporosis
 2-5     Week in Texas beginning on May 3, 1999.
 2-6                                                               Zaffirini
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 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on May 3, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate