SJ 321 IS
102d CONGRESS
2d Session
S. J. RES. 321
Designating the week beginning March 21, 1993, as `National Endometriosis
Awareness Week'.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 23 (legislative day, JUNE 16), 1992
Mr. KOHL (for himself, Mrs. KASSEBAUM, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. BROWN, Mr. BURNS,
Mr. D'AMATO, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. KASTEN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. MOYNIHAN, Mr. SIMON,
Mr. STEVENS, and Mr. WELLSTONE) introduced the following joint resolution;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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.