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79R8075 MAM-D

By:  Rose                                                       H.C.R. No. 83 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The week of February 27 through March 5, 2005, is 
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, the nation's largest 
eating disorders outreach effort; and
	WHEREAS, The goal of this event, held annually since 1987, is 
to encourage health care providers, educators, students, social 
workers, and others to promote a healthy body image by sharing 
information and organizing events in their communities; this year's 
campaign is titled, "Get Real: Unmask the Problem," in an effort to 
attract public and media attention to the seriousness of eating 
disorders and to reduce the stigma associated with these illnesses; 
and
	WHEREAS, Across the country, 10 million women and one million 
men are battling illnesses such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge 
eating disorder; in Texas alone, an estimated 39,000 women between 
the ages of 15 and 49 struggle with an eating disorder; since these 
illnesses have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric 
condition, it is essential to raise awareness and educate the 
public about their potentially devastating effects; and
	WHEREAS, The National Eating Disorders Association is the 
country's largest nonprofit organization working to prevent eating 
disorders through education, advocacy, and research and provide 
treatment referrals to patients and support for affected families; 
and
	WHEREAS, It is fitting that Texans join with citizens 
throughout the country to express their support for eradicating 
these diseases and increasing public awareness about eating 
disorders; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby recognize February 27 through March 5, 2005, as National 
Eating Disorders Awareness Week and commend all those who are 
working to educate the public about these life-threatening 
illnesses.