| 1 | 1 | | house resolution no.226 Reps. Scott, Brabec, Haadsma, Hill, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution: A resolution to declare April 2024 as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Sarcoidosis is a debilitating and potentially deadly multi-organ, systemic inflammatory rare disease, that causes the immune system to damage the bodys own tissue and often affects several areas of the body simultaneously; and Whereas, It occurs when a persons immune system overreacts resulting in the formation of granulomas, microscopic clumps of inflammatory cells; and Whereas, Patients can experience a wide range of symptoms including debilitating fatigue; shortness of breath; difficulties with balance and coordination; irregular heartbeat; visual problems, including blindness; mood disorders such as depression and anxiety; and organ failure; and Whereas, Sarcoidosis is estimated to affect less than 200,000 people in the United States, most often afflicting victims between the ages of 20 and 40. African Americans are afflicted at least 10 times more often than other ethnic groups in the United States; and Whereas, While progress has been made in understanding Sarcoidosis, the cause is still unknown and there is currently no cure for the disease; now therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2024 as Sarcoidosis Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage Michiganders to gain a greater understanding of this disease, show support for its victims, help to educate medical staff, and encourage support for education programs and the funding of research programs to find a cure. |
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| 7 | 7 | | house resolution no.226 |
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| 9 | 9 | | Reps. Scott, Brabec, Haadsma, Hill, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution: |
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| 11 | 11 | | A resolution to declare April 2024 as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. |
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| 13 | 13 | | Whereas, Sarcoidosis is a debilitating and potentially deadly multi-organ, systemic inflammatory rare disease, that causes the immune system to damage the bodys own tissue and often affects several areas of the body simultaneously; and |
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| 15 | 15 | | Whereas, It occurs when a persons immune system overreacts resulting in the formation of granulomas, microscopic clumps of inflammatory cells; and |
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| 17 | 17 | | Whereas, Patients can experience a wide range of symptoms including debilitating fatigue; shortness of breath; difficulties with balance and coordination; irregular heartbeat; visual problems, including blindness; mood disorders such as depression and anxiety; and organ failure; and |
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| 19 | 19 | | Whereas, Sarcoidosis is estimated to affect less than 200,000 people in the United States, most often afflicting victims between the ages of 20 and 40. African Americans are afflicted at least 10 times more often than other ethnic groups in the United States; and |
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| 21 | 21 | | Whereas, While progress has been made in understanding Sarcoidosis, the cause is still unknown and there is currently no cure for the disease; now therefore, be it |
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| 23 | 23 | | Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2024 as Sarcoidosis Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage Michiganders to gain a greater understanding of this disease, show support for its victims, help to educate medical staff, and encourage support for education programs and the funding of research programs to find a cure. |
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