102d CONGRESS
2d Session
S. J. RES. 321
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the week beginning March 21, 1993, as `National Endometriosis
Awareness Week'.
SJ 321 ES
102d CONGRESS
2d Session
S. J. RES. 321
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the week beginning March 21, 1993, as `National Endometriosis
Awareness Week'.
Whereas endometriosis is a chronic, debilitating disease that currently
affects 5,000,000 women and 10 men in the United States;
Whereas endometriosis does not discriminate among socioeconomic groups or
ethnic or religious backgrounds;
Whereas endometriosis can affect the entire body by causing fatigue,
flu-like symptoms, urological, bowel, heart, and respiratory problems,
and thyroid disorders;
Whereas millions of dollars are spent every year on surgeries, gynecological
care, and drugs for women with endometriosis;
Whereas endometriosis affects not only the woman who has the disease, but
also her spouse, family, and career;
Whereas many working hours are lost every year due to endometriosis;
Whereas there is no guarantee that a hysterectomy, a bilateral
salpingo-oophorectomy, which is the removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries,
pregnancy, or even menopause will cure endometriosis; and
Whereas there is a great need for an increase in the awareness of
endometriosis, and for education, support, and funds for research concerning
the disease: Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States
  of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning March 21, 1993,
  is designated as `National Endometriosis Awareness Week'. The President is
  authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the
  United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the Senate October 8 (legislative day, September 30), 1992.
Attest:
Secretary.