senate resolution no.95 Senators Hertel, McDonald Rivet, Wojno, Shink, Chang, Klinefelt, Huizenga and Santana offered the following resolution: A resolution to designate February 15, 2024, as Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day. Whereas, Angelman syndrome is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in every 15,000 live births or 500,000 people worldwide; and Whereas, Angelman syndrome shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders including autism, cerebral palsy, and Prader-Willi syndrome, often leading to misdiagnosis; and Whereas, Individuals diagnosed with Angelman syndrome have developmental problems that become noticeable by the age of 6-12 months; and Whereas, Common signs and symptoms usually appear in early childhood like walking and balance disorders, gastrointestinal issues, seizures, and little to no speech; and Whereas, Life expectancy of individuals with Angelman syndrome is normal and itself does not cause death; and Whereas, Despite its symptoms, people with Angelman syndrome have an overall happy and excitable demeanor; and Whereas, It is critical for the success of research and support services that we raise awareness in the general public and the medical community about Angelman syndrome; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate February 15, 2024, as Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day.
senate resolution no.95
Senators Hertel, McDonald Rivet, Wojno, Shink, Chang, Klinefelt, Huizenga and Santana offered the following resolution:
A resolution to designate February 15, 2024, as Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day.
Whereas, Angelman syndrome is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in every 15,000 live births or 500,000 people worldwide; and
Whereas, Angelman syndrome shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders including autism, cerebral palsy, and Prader-Willi syndrome, often leading to misdiagnosis; and
Whereas, Individuals diagnosed with Angelman syndrome have developmental problems that become noticeable by the age of 6-12 months; and
Whereas, Common signs and symptoms usually appear in early childhood like walking and balance disorders, gastrointestinal issues, seizures, and little to no speech; and
Whereas, Life expectancy of individuals with Angelman syndrome is normal and itself does not cause death; and
Whereas, Despite its symptoms, people with Angelman syndrome have an overall happy and excitable demeanor; and
Whereas, It is critical for the success of research and support services that we raise awareness in the general public and the medical community about Angelman syndrome; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate February 15, 2024, as Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day.