SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 569
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy Foundation, also
  known as the IgAN Foundation, and its ambassadors on their many
  contributions to the fight against IgA nephropathy; and
         WHEREAS, Immunoglobulin A nephropathy is an autoimmune
  disorder caused by the buildup of immunoglobulin A, a protein
  that helps to fight infections but also can affect the normal
  blood-filtering process in the kidneys; while treatment can slow
  the progress of the disease and prevent complications, IgAN has
  no known cure; an estimated 20 to 40 percent of affected
  individuals will eventually develop end-stage kidney disease and
  require dialysis or a kidney transplant; and
         WHEREAS, More than 30 clinical trials are underway for rare
  kidney diseases, including trials for IgAN, yet there is an
  ongoing need for research and development of new therapies; and
         WHEREAS, IgAN often goes undetected, and the need for
  increased awareness of the disease and its risk factors is
  critical; National IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day on May 14 brings
  attention to the disease, and many public health agencies and
  medical experts are working to disseminate knowledge about
  nephropathy to the general public; and
         WHEREAS, The IgAN Foundation focuses on finding a cure for
  IgAN; the foundation seeks to create a supportive patient
  community by facilitating patient advocacy and empowering those
  living with IgAN to share their stories with others; and
         WHEREAS, The dedicated advocates and organizations that
  are raising awareness of IgAN, building support and community for
  patients and their families, and embracing hope that new research
  will lead to improved diagnoses, treatments, and a cure are
  indeed deserving of special recognition on their extraordinary
  efforts to encourage and help people living with IgAN; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend the IgAN Foundation and its
  ambassadors on continuing the fight against IgA nephropathy;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
  organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Hancock
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 15, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate