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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Lupus Foundation of America is observing |
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National Lupus Awareness Month in May 2017 to show support for the |
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estimated 1.5 million Americans who suffer from the effects of |
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lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease; and |
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WHEREAS, Lupus can cause severe damage to the body's tissues |
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and organs, including skin, lungs, heart, kidneys, and brain; the |
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disease can also cause seizures, strokes, heart attacks, |
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miscarriages, and organ failure, and in some cases it can lead to |
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death; and |
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WHEREAS, Research has shown that lupus is most prevalent |
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among women, African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and Native |
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Americans; because its symptoms are similar to those of other |
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illnesses, the disease can be difficult to diagnose; moreover, |
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research efforts related to lupus suffer from a lack of funding when |
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compared with disorders of similar magnitude and severity; and |
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WHEREAS, While there is presently no cure for lupus, it can be |
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effectively treated, enabling patients to lead active, healthy |
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lives; and |
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WHEREAS, Focusing public attention on lupus will enable those |
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affected to more quickly access treatment, and increased |
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understanding of the disease will help build support for further |
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research; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 2017 as Lupus Awareness Month and |
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encourage Texans to join the Lone Star Chapter of the Lupus |
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Foundation of America in its efforts to share information about |
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this significant public health issue. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2666 was adopted by the House on May |
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, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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