SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 887
         WHEREAS, Meningococcal disease is a serious health problem
  in Texas and across the country, and vaccinations play an
  important role in helping to stem outbreaks of the disease; and
 
         WHEREAS, This potentially fatal disease most commonly
  affects young people between the ages of 16 and 23; because of low
  vaccination rates, there have been numerous instances of
  meningitis B on college campuses in recent years; and
 
         WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  recommends that young adults consult with health care
  professionals about being vaccinated against the disease; and
 
         WHEREAS, Meningococcal disease can be prevented through
  proper vaccination, and a greater awareness about the disease
  would be beneficial to the health and well-being of many Texans;
  now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby encourage the public to learn more about
  meningococcal disease and the role vaccination plays in its
  prevention; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  recognition of this important subject.
 
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 28, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate