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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 40
BY REPRESENTATIVE GAROFALO
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Louisiana chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and to
welcome its members to the Louisiana State Capitol.
WHEREAS, every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with
multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system
that interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1972, the Louisiana chapter of the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society is a not-for-profit agency serving nearly four thousand people with
multiple sclerosis and their families throughout Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the chapter is headquartered in Metairie, is governed by a voluntary
board of trustees, and raises funds annually to support its efforts on behalf of those living
with MS through such campaigns as Walk MS, Bike MS, and the Renaissance Festival; and
WHEREAS, the chapter also offers educational seminars, a quarterly newsletter,
teleconferences, information and referral, a lending library, literature, an equipment loan
closet, financial assistance, programs for those newly diagnosed with MS, and support
groups; and
WHEREAS, more than five hundred volunteers help support these worthy efforts by
sharing their time and talents with the chapter as board members, regional council
representatives, self-help group leaders, event volunteers, office assistants, and more; and
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in conjunction with its 2012 Public
Policy Conference, the chapter is visiting the Louisiana State Capitol to raise awareness of
MS throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society merits
a special measure of commendation for its steadfast efforts on behalf of those living with
multiple sclerosis and for the tremendous pride and honor it brings to the state of Louisiana. ENROLLEDHR NO. 40
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Louisiana chapter of the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society and does hereby welcome its members to the Louisiana State
Capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the Louisiana chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES