SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 321
WHEREAS, Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a
lifelong, unpredictable, and often disabling disease of the
central nervous system; and
WHEREAS, Multiple sclerosis affects an estimated 2.5
million people worldwide; three-quarters of the people with MS
are women; most people are diagnosed during the prime-of-life
years, ages 20 to 50; and
WHEREAS, Concerned Texans across the state, along with the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, are committed to doing
something about multiple sclerosis now; they support programs
and services to enhance the lives of people affected by the
disease, raise funds and raise awareness through Bike MS and
Walk MS events, and invest in research toward a cure for the
disease; and
WHEREAS, Today is the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's
2013 Texas Public Policy Conference, a gathering of multiple
sclerosis activists committed to creating positive change through
advocacy for Texans affected by multiple sclerosis and other
chronic conditions; and
WHEREAS, Though much still remains to be done, the work of
the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the other
organizations working in behalf of those with this disease are
helping to create a dynamic movement with the ultimate goal of
achieving a world free of multiple sclerosis; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize February 27, 2013, as National
Multiple Sclerosis Society Texas Public Policy Conference Day at
the State Capitol and March 11 through 17, 2013, as Multiple
Sclerosis Awareness Week in Texas and encourage all efforts that
inform Texans about the disease and help bring us closer to a
world free of multiple sclerosis; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of these worthy efforts.
Deuell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate