SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 64

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for its outstanding work in combating this debilitating disease and declare February 24, 2009, as Multiple Sclerosis Activist Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, More than 20,000 Texans live with this unpredictable and often disabling disease; an autoimmune illness that affects the central nervous system, multiple sclerosis has a wide variety of symptoms, including numbness, disabling fatigue, cognitive impairment, and paralysis; and

WHEREAS, The activists of the Multiple Sclerosis Society work to advance policies that directly affect the lives of people with multiple sclerosis and their families; their voice on policy issues serves to guide and support the legislature as it develops health care policy; and

WHEREAS, These committed advocates know the issues thoroughly, and they are passionately dedicated to finding legislative solutions that make a difference to people living with multiple sclerosis; they are truly deserving of recognition for their untiring efforts to find a cure for this disease; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on its commitment and dedication and welcome its advocates to the State Capitol for Multiple Sclerosis Activist Day; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Deuell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 24, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate