Designate May 2015 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month and memorializes Congress to provide additional funding for research for the treatment and cure of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
The adoption of SCR10 serves to memorialize the United States Congress, urging it to enact legislation that would provide further funding for research aimed at discovering treatments and cures for ALS. This is particularly significant given the disease's current lack of known causes or cures, as well as the harsh realities it imposes on patients and their families. The acknowledgment of a dedicated month for awareness helps to shed light on the pressing need for medical advancements and policy attention regarding ALS.
SCR10 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that designates May 2015 as 'Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month' in Louisiana. The resolution addresses the need to recognize the struggles faced by individuals diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and emphasizes the urgency of promoting awareness regarding the disease. It is underscored that ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative condition characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons, leading to significant physical limitations and, ultimately, death, while the cognitive function of the patients remains unaffected.
Overall, the sentiment surrounding SCR10 is positive and supportive of proactive measures to increase awareness and research funding for ALS. Legislators from both sides recognize the need for enhancing public consciousness about the impact of the disease and facilitating dialogue about potential legislative action at the federal level. The resolution is seen as a step towards honoring the resilience of ALS patients and advocating for improved medical support for them.
There are no substantial points of contention highlighted in the discussions surrounding SCR10, as the resolution primarily seeks to raise awareness and does not impose any controversial policies or regulations. Instead, it seems to unify the legislative body around a humanitarian cause, demonstrating solid bipartisan support. The resolution further emphasizes the higher risk of ALS among military veterans, thereby connecting the issue to broader discussions about veterans' health and support.