HLS 11RS-2198 ORIGINAL
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Regular Session, 2011
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 141
BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLD
HEALTH: Declares August 11, 2011, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in La.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To recognize August 11, 2011, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Louisiana.2
WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic, widespread pain3
conditions in the United States, affecting more than five million Americans; and4
WHEREAS, the causes of fibromyalgia are still not fully known; and5
WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is real and can have a debilitating effect on patients' lives,6
taking an emotional, financial, and social toll, compromising their ability to work and engage7
in daily activities, and affecting relationships with their families, friends, coworkers, and8
community; and9
WHEREAS, diagnosing fibromyalgia can be difficult, and many patients with10
fibromyal gia consult multiple health care providers and suffer for as long as five years11
before getting a correct diagnosis; and12
WHEREAS, getting a correct diagnosis and being educated about fibromyalgia is the13
first step toward better managing the disease; and14
WHEREAS, increased awareness and expanded knowledge of the realities of life15
with fibromyalg ia will allow the community at large to better support patients and their16
families, friends, coworkers, and employers who struggle with the challenges of this chronic17
pain disorder; and18
WHEREAS, we join with the National Fibromyalgia Association and other19
fibromyalgia support organizations in promoting awareness and encouraging improved20
education, diagnosis, research, and treatment.21 HLS 11RS-2198 ORIGINAL
HCR NO. 141
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby1
recognize August 11, 2011, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Louisiana and encourage all2
citizens of Louisiana to participate in appropriate fibromyalgia awareness activities.3
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be transmitted to the National4
Fibromyalgia Association.5
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Arnold HCR No. 141
Recognizes August 11, 2011, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in La.