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Shown Here: Referred in Senate (03/06/2009)
111th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. CON. RES. 14
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
STATES
March 6, 2009
Received and referred to the
Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple
Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Whereas multiple sclerosis can impact men and women of all
ages, races, and ethnicities;
Whereas more than 400,000 Americans live with multiple
sclerosis;
Whereas approximately 2,500,000 people worldwide have been
diagnosed with multiple sclerosis;
Whereas every hour of every day, someone is newly
diagnosed with multiple sclerosis;
Whereas it is estimated that between 8,000 and 10,000
children and adolescents are living with multiple sclerosis;
Whereas the exact cause of multiple sclerosis is still
unknown;
Whereas the symptoms of multiple sclerosis are
unpredictable and vary from person to person;
Whereas there is no diagnostic laboratory test available
for multiple sclerosis;
Whereas multiple sclerosis is not genetic, contagious, or
directly inherited, but studies show there are genetic factors that indicate
certain individuals are susceptible to the disease;
Whereas multiple sclerosis symptoms occur when an immune
system attack affects the myelin in nerve fibers of the central nervous system,
damaging or destroying it and replacing it with scar tissue, thereby
interfering with or preventing the transmission of nerve signals;
Whereas in rare cases multiple sclerosis is so progressive
it is fatal;
Whereas there is no known cure for multiple
sclerosis;
Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition, an affiliation
of multiple sclerosis organizations dedicated to the enhancement of the quality
of life for all those affected by multiple sclerosis, recognizes, and
celebrates Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week;
Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition’s mission is to
increase opportunities for cooperation and provide greater opportunity to
leverage the effective use of resources for the benefit of the multiple
sclerosis community;
Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition recognizes and
celebrates Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week during 1 week in March every
calendar year;
Whereas the goals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week are
to invite people to join the movement to end multiple sclerosis, encourage
everyone to do something to demonstrate their commitment to moving toward a
world free of multiple sclerosis, and to acknowledge those who have dedicated
their time and talent to help promote multiple sclerosis research and programs;
and
Whereas this year Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week is
recognized during the week of March 2, 2009 through March 8, 2009: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) supports the goals
and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week;
(2) encourages the
President to issue a proclamation in support of the goals and ideals of
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week;
(3) encourages States,
territories, possessions of the United States, and localities to support the
goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week by issuing proclamations
designating Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week;
(4) encourages media
organizations to participate in Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week and help
educate the public about multiple sclerosis;
(5) commends the
efforts of the States, territories, and possessions of the United States who
support the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week;
(6) recognizes and
reaffirms our Nation’s commitment to combating multiple sclerosis by promoting
awareness about its causes and risks and by promoting new education programs,
supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment; and
(7) recognizes all
people in the United States living with multiple sclerosis, expresses gratitude
to their family members and friends who are a source of love and encouragement
to them, and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who
provide assistance to those so afflicted and continue to work to find cures and
improve treatments.
Passed the House of
Representatives March 5, 2009.