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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological |
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movement disorder of the central nervous system that has an immense |
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impact on the lives of numerous individuals all around the world; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Symptoms of Parkinson's include tremors, difficulty |
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with balance and speaking, slowness, rigidity of the limbs and |
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trunk, and cognitive and memory problems; more than one million |
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Americans have been diagnosed with the disease, and it is the second |
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most common neurodegenerative condition in the United States; and |
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WHEREAS, The exact cause of Parkinson's disease is unknown, |
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and though new medicines and therapies may enhance life for |
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sufferers for a period of time, there is presently no cure; and |
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WHEREAS, Increased education and research are needed to find |
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more effective treatments with fewer side effects and also to reach |
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the ultimate goal of ending this debilitating disease; and |
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WHEREAS, Providing assistance to individuals and families as |
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they cope with the disorder is another priority; a |
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multidisciplinary approach that includes local wellness, support, |
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and caregiver groups in addition to medical treatment can play an |
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essential role in improving the quality of life for Parkinson's |
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sufferers; and |
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WHEREAS, All of these initiatives are being advanced thanks |
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to the dedicated staff and supporters of several organizations and |
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agencies, including the Parkinson's Action Network, the Parkinson's |
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Disease Foundation, the National Parkinson Foundation, the |
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American Parkinson Disease Association, and the National |
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Institutes of Health; and |
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WHEREAS, While these groups have realized notable progress, |
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more work remains to be done; in order to bring greater attention to |
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this urgent health issue, April is being recognized as Parkinson's |
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Awareness Month all around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, The lives of many Texans have been adversely |
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affected by Parkinson's disease, and it is indeed appropriate that |
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this observance be commemorated in our state in order to continue |
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the battle against this devastating disorder; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate April 2011 as Parkinson's Awareness Month. |
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Craddick |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 137 was adopted by the House on |
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April 21, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 137 was adopted by the Senate on |
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April 26, 2011, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |