<tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><p> </p> </td></tr></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">SJ0036</td><td class="xsl" align="center"></td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13385 ECR 25716 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><center><code>SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION</code></center> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Scarring alopecia, also known as cicatricial </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>alopecia, refers to a group of rare disorders that destroys </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>hair follicles, replaces them with scar tissue, and causes </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>permanent hair loss; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Scarring alopecia can affect individuals of all </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds, and it can have </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>profound physical, emotional, and psychological impacts on </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>those affected; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Early diagnosis and appropriate medical </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>intervention are critical to slowing the progression of </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">12</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>scarring alopecia and preserving existing hair and scalp </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">13</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>health; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">14</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Public awareness about scarring alopecia remains </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">15</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>low, often resulting in delayed diagnoses, limited access to </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">16</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>specialized care, and a lack of understanding about the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">17</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>experiences of those living with the condition; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">18</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Organizations, healthcare providers, </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">19</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>researchers, and patient advocates are working diligently to </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">20</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>promote awareness, advance research, support affected </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">21</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>individuals, and improve treatments and outcomes for those </code></td></tr></table><table class="xsl" width="650"><tr><td class="lineNum" colspan="3"><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">SJ0036</td><td class="xsl" align="center">- 2 -</td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13385 ECR 25716 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>living with scarring alopecia; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Designating September as Scarring Alopecia </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Awareness Month will help educate the public, support affected </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>individuals, and encourage further research into effective </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>treatments and a potential cure; therefore, be it</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we declare September </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>2025 as Scarring Alopecia Awareness Month in the State of </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Illinois to help bring attention to and educate the public on </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>scarring alopecia.</code>